Give Cillian a go if you’re looking for a name that reflects the bright and complex future of your baby. The meaning of this Irish boy’s name is “bright-headed.” As cill is the Irish word for church, this name might also mean “monastery, church,” allowing you to make a religious statement if you so desire. With a possible meaning of “war strife,” the name Cillian is ideal for your boy in cases of extreme temper tantrums. Actor Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of the name in films like 28 Days Later, Batman Begins, and The Dark Knight Rises may have contributed to the name’s meteoric rise in popularity since the 2000s.
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More Names Like Cillian That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Emmett | Dominic |
| Jasper | Harrison |
| Rowan | Oliver |
| Maxwell | Sebastian |
| Adrian | Julian |
| Elias | Theodore |
| Finnian | Liam |
| Gabriel |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Cillian? Great choices include the following:
| Brogan | Brennan |
| Eilis | Maeve |
| Tadhg | Finley |
| Quinlan | Niamh |
| Siobhan | Lochlan |
| Elara | Desmond |
| Aoife | Sinead |
| Aisling |