Dian Cécht: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Irish (mythological name)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
DEE-an KAYKT

Dian Cécht is an Irish (mythological name) boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Celtic Mythology Baby Names — Wild, Poetic, and Wonderfully Untamed.

Meaning & Origin of Dian Cécht

Origin: Irish (mythological name).

A common claim: "Swift power" Actually: There's no reliable evidence that this name means 'swift power.'

How to Pronounce Dian Cécht

DEE-an KAYKTIPA /ˈdiːən ˈkeɪkt/

Popularity of Dian Cécht

Dian Cécht doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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