Meaning & Story
An ancient Irish male name meaning ancient or enduring — a name from the oldest layers of Celtic mythology, borne by a legendary king of Munster.
Cian is one of Ireland's oldest and most enduring names, rooted in the ancient Gaelic word for ancient or distant. In Irish mythology, Cian was the son of Dian Cecht, the physician of the gods, and father of Lugh, one of the most powerful deities in the Celtic pantheon. For a dog, it suggests a noble, timeless quality — a companion who feels like he has always been there and always will be. Cian suits a dog with calm, steady strength and quiet wisdom. An ancient name for a forever friend.