What Would Your Gaelic Name Be?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
What Would Your Gaelic Name Be?
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About This Quiz

Gaelic names have deep roots in history, often represented by legendary characters in Celtic stories. In many cases, the actions that the character took in the tales have a direct relationship to the meaning that the name holds today.

Perhaps you're a bit of a diva. If you expect things to be done a certain way and have incredibly high standards for those around you, Maebh might be your true Gaelic name. In the legends, she was a queen who would only accept a partner who matched her lofty skills and power. So, if other people think of you as being high-maintenance, this regal name might suit you well.

Maybe you consider yourself to be very lucky in love. If you've been blessed to have an amazing romantic relationship, Oisin might just be the name that we're looking for. Oisin is based on a legendary character who had to overcome some significant challenges as a child, but who later found the kind of love that kept both he and his lover young for centuries. If you also feel a strong connection to nature, then we're pretty convinced that we've got the right one.

Let's head off to the Emerald Isle, where your true name awaits!

Celebrity
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Do you tend to keep up with famous people in entertainment?
Yes, I have to admit that I'm a little obsessed.
No, I literally have no interest in that.
I don't really follow it, but some of that stuff is interesting.
I do find myself occasionally picking up the gossip magazines.

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Vintage
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Which year would fit you the best?
2010
1965
1996
1925

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Independence
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Would you consider yourself to be an independent person?
Not a lot of the time
Pretty much never
Most of the time
Always

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Flags
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How patriotic are you?
I wave the flag with great pride.
I support my country, but I'm not blind about things that need to improve.
Honestly, I'm not into patriotism.
I love my country and would give anything for it.

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Liam Neeson
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Which Irish actor or actress would be the best choice to play you in a movie version of your life?
Colin Farrell
Liam Neeson
Ruth Negga
Saoirse Ronan

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Soda Bread
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Which Irish meal sounds most appealing to you?
Soda bread
Irish stew
Roast leg of lamb
Corned beef and cabbage

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Alcoholic Content
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What is your beverage of choice?
Tea
Guinness
Whiskey
Irish coffee

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St Paddy's Day
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How do you usually celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
I'll likely hit a few Irish pubs.
I'm partying all day and all night.
It's just a day like any other.
I might have a special meal, but that's the extent of it.

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Girl Mud Run
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Are you stubborn?
Yes, I'm unbelievably stubborn.
No, I'm actually pretty flexible.
I suppose I am in some ways.
Some people might say that, but I just know what I want.

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Fitness Training
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Are you the kind of person who finds a way to get the job done?
That depends on a lot of factors.
I'll go with the flow of things.
If it's important to me, I will.
Yes, no matter what obstacle is put in my path, I will overcome it.

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Cliffs of Moher
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Which famous Irish landmark best matches your personality?
The Blarney Stone
Newgrange
The Ring of Kerry
The Cliffs of Moher

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Queen
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Would you say that there's a regal quality about you?
I've always known that I was truly a queen.
I suppose I might have some regal moments.
Nah, that's not really my style.
Yes, I could easily be named a king.

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Rebels
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Are you a rebel or do you tend to follow the norms of society?
I am a total rebel.
I'm a leader when it comes to following the rules.
I tend to just kind of go along with things.
I'll have it my way or no way at all.

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Irish Castle
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Have you ever read any of the Celtic legendary tales?
Does "King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table" count?
Only if you throw "Harry Potter" in there.
I've read the tales of Cuchulainn.
No, I haven't read any of them.

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Toasting with Beers
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Which of the following iconic Irish folk songs matches you the closest?
"Spancil Hill"
"Whiskey in the Jar"
"The Fields of Athenry"
"Black Velvet Band"

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Young Couple on Date
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Which description best matches your love life?
Free as a bird
Legendary
Satisfactory
Stable

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Woman in Field
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Would you consider yourself to be an outdoorsy person?
I'm most happy when I'm out in nature.
I enjoy hunting and camping.
I hate nature.
Yes, I love the wide-open spaces in nature.

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Girl with Deer
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Which animal best matches your personality?
Lioness
Eagle
Deer
Bear

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Young & Old Hold Hands
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Regardless of your actual age, how old do you feel?
I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.
My age is starting to catch up with me.
I still feel incredibly young.
I've been around the block plenty of times.

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Bride & Groom
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Are you married or single?
I'm married, but it's more of a partnership than anything romantic at this point.
I'm in a very long-haul relationship.
I'm dating.
I'm single.

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Green Golf Field
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Which popular Irish sport would you rather play?
Gaelic football
Golf
Cycling
Hurling

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Couple Eating Ice Cream
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Are you high or low maintenance?
I'm about as low maintenance as you can get.
I'm pretty easy to please.
I'm high maintenance.
I do expect certain things to be done a certain way.

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Smiling Confident Woman
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Do you struggle at all with self-confidence?
It can be a struggle.
It's pretty rare for me to experience any issues with self-confidence.
Ah, no.
It doesn't happen all the time, but there are moments where I question myself.

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Woman in Bed
Pexels by Ikon Republik
How sexy are you?
My confidence is sexy.
Yeah, I definitely have some sex-appeal.
I'm sexy to my partner, and that's all that matters.
I don't tend to think of myself like that, but others do tend to find me attractive.

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Flirt at Park
Pexels by Vera Arsic
Do other people flirt with you a lot?
Yeah, I get that all the time.
It happens once in a while.
That hardly ever happens to me.
They used to, but not as much anymore.

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Huge Concert
Pexels by Wendy Wei
What are your thoughts on U2's Bono?
He's alright, I guess.
I like Bono a lot.
He's the worst.
The music is okay, but I'm not a fan of him.

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Budha India
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Would you consider yourself to be a spiritual person?
Yes, I attend services every weekend.
I know that there's something happening, but I'm sure that I'll never know what it is.
Yes, but I'm spiritual in my own way.
Not really, but I go along with it for other people's sake.

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Stained Glass in Cathedral
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Which Irish saint fits you the best?
St. Brigid of Kildare
St. Oliver Plunkett
St. Ailbhe
St. Patrick

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Reading to Kid in Russian
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How good of a storyteller are you?
I'll keep you on the edge of your seat.
I'm not that great at telling stories.
I'd rather listen to a story than tell it.
I have a few stories that will definitely hold your attention.

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Singing & Guitar
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How would you describe your singing voice?
Painful
Angelic
Not bad
None of your business

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