Kelten

Kelten is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the word for the Celtic people. This modern-sounding name carries historical depth, connecting its bearer to the ancient Celtic civilization that flourished across Europe. Kelten emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, part of a trend toward using cultural or ethnic names as personal identifiers. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with its crisp consonants. While uncommon in most English-speaking countries, it has seen modest usage in parts of Germany and among families with German heritage. Kelten offers the appeal of uniqueness while maintaining easy pronunciation and spelling. It's sometimes chosen as an alternative to the more common Kelton or Colton.

Pronounced KEL-ten.

As of October 2026, Kelten ranked #13302 in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #7315 in 2012.