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Celtic Deity Release Names (A–Z)

A curated list of Celtic gods, goddesses, and mythological figures to use as software release names. Each name corresponds to a letter of the alphabet in alphabetical order, from A to Z.

Letter Name Role / Description
A Arawn Welsh god of the underworld (Annwn)
B Brigid Irish goddess of healing, poetry, and smithcraft
C Cernunnos Gaulish horned god of nature and animals
D Danu Mother goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann
E Epona Gaulish protector of horses, fertility, and cavalry
F Fódla One of the three patron goddesses of Ireland
G Goibniu Irish god of blacksmiths and brewing
H Hu Gadarn Welsh solar and agricultural figure (Heroic god)
I Iuchar Irish deity, one of the sons of Tuireann
J Jouga Obscure name used in Breton folk traditions (as a variant spirit)
K Keridwen Welsh goddess of inspiration and rebirth
L Lugh Irish god of light, skill, and kingship
M Manannán mac Lir Sea god and guardian of the Otherworld
N Nemain Irish goddess of battle frenzy
O Ogma God of eloquence, writing, and strength
P Pryderi Welsh prince, hero in the Mabinogi tales
Q Quiannat Hypothetical Gaulish variant, rare
R Rhiannon Welsh horse goddess, linked to sovereignty
S Sucellos Gaulish god with a hammer, possibly of abundance and protection
T Taranis Gaulish god of thunder
U Uaithne Irish figure tied to music and prophecy (also the name of Dagda’s harp)
V Vosegus Vosges forest god worshipped in Gaul
W Wyn ap Nudd Variant of Gwyn ap Nudd, Welsh god of the underworld
X Xunan Hypothetical or reconstructed name (creative use)
Y Yspaddaden Giant from Welsh mythology, guardian of a magical cauldron
Z Zezus Modern neodruidic placeholder, as historical Z-names are lacking

⚠️ Some letters use reconstructed or creative names due to lack of direct historical sources.