I'm starting a new detailed thread on Irish boys names (girls a separate thread)! As my main resource I'm using my copy of The Book of Irish Names: The Origins and Meanings of Over 150 Names for Children! There are also many basic sites such as this one: https://appellationmountain.net/name-help-irish-names-baby-4/
I'm starting a new detailed thread on Irish boys names (girls a separate thread)! As my main resource I'm using my copy of The Book of Irish Names: The Origins and Meanings of Over 150 Names for Children! There are also many basic sites such as this one: https://appellationmountain.net/name-help-irish-names-baby-4/
I'm starting a new detailed thread on Irish boys names (girls a separate thread)! As my main resource I'm using my copy of The Book of Irish Names: The Origins and Meanings of Over 150 Names for Children! There are also many basic sites such as this one: https://appellationmountain.net/name-help-irish-names-baby-4/
Adomnán was popular name in early Ireland. St Adomnán, aka Eunan (624-704) born in Raphoe, Co Donegal & became abbot of Iona. Politician, hagiographer & law-maker. Wrote about life of his cousin Columba/Colmcille e.g. when he banished the Loch Ness monster (1st mention of it)!
Adomnán was popular name in early Ireland. St Adomnán, aka Eunan (624-704) born in Raphoe, Co Donegal & became abbot of Iona. Politician, hagiographer & law-maker. Wrote about life of his cousin Columba/Colmcille e.g. when he banished the Loch Ness monster (1st mention of it)!
Adomnán was popular name in early Ireland. St Adomnán, aka Eunan (624-704) born in Raphoe, Co Donegal & became abbot of Iona. Politician, hagiographer & law-maker. Wrote about life of his cousin Columba/Colmcille e.g. when he banished the Loch Ness monster (1st mention of it)!
Aidan/Aodhán means intelligent & helpful while the root Aodh means "fiery"/"bringer of fire"! Popular in Ireland & Scotland for centuries. Associated with many saints, esp Aidan of Lindisfarne (Left) who founded that monastery, & Máedóc of Ferns (Right), also known as Aidan!
Aidan/Aodhán means intelligent & helpful while the root Aodh means "fiery"/"bringer of fire"! Popular in Ireland & Scotland for centuries. Associated with many saints, esp Aidan of Lindisfarne (Left) who founded that monastery, & Máedóc of Ferns (Right), also known as Aidan!
Aidan/Aodhán means intelligent & helpful while the root Aodh means "fiery"/"bringer of fire"! Popular in Ireland & Scotland for centuries. Associated with many saints, esp Aidan of Lindisfarne (Left) who founded that monastery, & Máedóc of Ferns (Right), also known as Aidan!
Ailill was popular name in medieval Ireland meaning "beauty"! Derives from "elf/sprite"! Linked with lots of kings, & saints! e.g. Ailill mac Máta, King of the Connachta & husband of Queen Medb, involved in The Cattle Raid of Cooley, resulting from dispute over who was wealthier!
Ailill was popular name in medieval Ireland meaning "beauty"! Derives from "elf/sprite"! Linked with lots of kings, & saints! e.g. Ailill mac Máta, King of the Connachta & husband of Queen Medb, involved in The Cattle Raid of Cooley, resulting from dispute over who was wealthier!
Ailill was popular name in medieval Ireland meaning "beauty"! Derives from "elf/sprite"! Linked with lots of kings, & saints! e.g. Ailill mac Máta, King of the Connachta & husband of Queen Medb, involved in The Cattle Raid of Cooley, resulting from dispute over who was wealthier!
Alan has lots differing etymologies! Usually understood to mean 'handsome' or 'cheerful'! 1st introduced into England by Bretons in 11th C Norman Invasion. In Breton, alan is colloquial for fox & may originally have meant "deer". Or anglicization of Irish word meaning "rock"? 🤔
Alan has lots differing etymologies! Usually understood to mean 'handsome' or 'cheerful'! 1st introduced into England by Bretons in 11th C Norman Invasion. In Breton, alan is colloquial for fox & may originally have meant "deer". Or anglicization of Irish word meaning "rock"?
Alan has lots differing etymologies! Usually understood to mean 'handsome' or 'cheerful'! 1st introduced into England by Bretons in 11th C Norman Invasion. In Breton, alan is colloquial for fox & may originally have meant "deer". Or anglicization of Irish word meaning "rock"?
Alan has lots differing etymologies! Usually understood to mean 'handsome' or 'cheerful'! 1st introduced into England by Bretons in 11th C Norman Invasion. In Breton, alan is colloquial for fox & may originally have meant "deer". Or anglicization of Irish word meaning "rock"?
Aloysius prob from Louis (📷 eg left). In Frankish means "famous warrior/in battle"! Gained popularity in Catholic circles through fame of Italian St Aloysius Gonzaga (📷Right), Jesuit priest canonized for work in plague hospital, & translation for Lugaid (lots Irish High Kings)!
Aloysius prob from Louis ( eg left). In Frankish means "famous warrior/in battle"! Gained popularity in Catholic circles through fame of Italian St Aloysius Gonzaga (Right), Jesuit priest canonized for work in plague hospital, & translation for Lugaid (lots Irish High Kings)!
Aloysius prob from Louis ( eg left). In Frankish means "famous warrior/in battle"! Gained popularity in Catholic circles through fame of Italian St Aloysius Gonzaga (Right), Jesuit priest canonized for work in plague hospital, & translation for Lugaid (lots Irish High Kings)!
Angus/Aonghus/Aengus. In ancient form Óengus, Irish god of love, youth & poetic inspiration. Comes from Proto-Celtic "true vigour"! Lived in fairy mound at Newgrange; won by stealth from his father. Rescued lovers in distress but had to turn into swan to rescue his own beloved!
Angus/Aonghus/Aengus. In ancient form Óengus, Irish god of love, youth & poetic inspiration. Comes from Proto-Celtic "true vigour"! Lived in fairy mound at Newgrange; won by stealth from his father. Rescued lovers in distress but had to turn into swan to rescue his own beloved!
Angus/Aonghus/Aengus. In ancient form Óengus, Irish god of love, youth & poetic inspiration. Comes from Proto-Celtic "true vigour"! Lived in fairy mound at Newgrange; won by stealth from his father. Rescued lovers in distress but had to turn into swan to rescue his own beloved!
Aodh is a modern form of Aed, meaning "fire" in Old Irish. Aed was also an Irish god (brother of Aengus/Óengus) of underworld! Lots saints, kings & High Kings of Ireland called this. e.g. one who owned shield upon which the Morrigan as crow used to perch! Anglicised Hugh/Eugene.
Aodh is a modern form of Aed, meaning "fire" in Old Irish. Aed was also an Irish god (brother of Aengus/Óengus) of underworld! Lots saints, kings & High Kings of Ireland called this. e.g. one who owned shield upon which the Morrigan as crow used to perch! Anglicised Hugh/Eugene.
Aodh is a modern form of Aed, meaning "fire" in Old Irish. Aed was also an Irish god (brother of Aengus/Óengus) of underworld! Lots saints, kings & High Kings of Ireland called this. e.g. one who owned shield upon which the Morrigan as crow used to perch! Anglicised Hugh/Eugene.
Ardal. Like many traditional Irish names, Ardal was born in an ancient warlike age when martial qualities were admired. It means "highly courageous"! May be linguistic link to Art/Arthur. Gained popularity recently because of such figures as Ardal O'Hanlon (comedian & actor).
Ardal. Like many traditional Irish names, Ardal was born in an ancient warlike age when martial qualities were admired. It means "highly courageous"! May be linguistic link to Art/Arthur. Gained popularity recently because of such figures as Ardal O'Hanlon (comedian & actor).
Ardal. Like many traditional Irish names, Ardal was born in an ancient warlike age when martial qualities were admired. It means "highly courageous"! May be linguistic link to Art/Arthur. Gained popularity recently because of such figures as Ardal O'Hanlon (comedian & actor).
Beacan/Beagan comes from Irish "little one". Popular name among early saints, e.g. founder of Westmeath, & Beccán mac Luigdech. He was 7th C Irish poet & monk of Iona. Wrote 2 poems c 640 in praise of St Columba/Colmcille, the founder of Iona. Some of earliest Irish poetry!
Bercan is Irish for "little spear"! Despite its military overtones it's mainly been associated with churchmen. At least 5 Irish saints called Bercan! Also there was a manuscript artist called Bercanus. Like Finbar, it is sometimes shortened to Barry.
Bercan is Irish for "little spear"! Despite its military overtones it's mainly been associated with churchmen. At least 5 Irish saints called Bercan! Also there was a manuscript artist called Bercanus. Like Finbar, it is sometimes shortened to Barry.
Bercan is Irish for "little spear"! Despite its military overtones it's mainly been associated with churchmen. At least 5 Irish saints called Bercan! Also there was a manuscript artist called Bercanus. Like Finbar, it is sometimes shortened to Barry.
Bran means "raven". Associated with poets, warriors & saints, but the best known Irish e.g. is legendary hero Bran mac Febail! Travelled to magical Otherworld enjoying its delights for many centuries. Finally becoming homesick, he returned to Ireland, where he crumbled into dust!
Bran means "raven". Associated with poets, warriors & saints, but the best known Irish e.g. is legendary hero Bran mac Febail! Travelled to magical Otherworld enjoying its delights for many centuries. Finally becoming homesick, he returned to Ireland, where he crumbled into dust!
Bran means "raven". Associated with poets, warriors & saints, but the best known Irish e.g. is legendary hero Bran mac Febail! Travelled to magical Otherworld enjoying its delights for many centuries. Finally becoming homesick, he returned to Ireland, where he crumbled into dust!
Branduff means "black raven"! Favourite name in early & medieval Ireland. Brandbh mac Echach, 6th C king of Leinster who won victories against his N rivals, & tricked his rival, Mongán, into presenting him with his beautiful bride! Mongán spotted the ruse however & won her back!
Branduff means "black raven"! Favourite name in early & medieval Ireland. Brandbh mac Echach, 6th C king of Leinster who won victories against his N rivals, & tricked his rival, Mongán, into presenting him with his beautiful bride! Mongán spotted the ruse however & won her back!
Branduff means "black raven"! Favourite name in early & medieval Ireland. Brandbh mac Echach, 6th C king of Leinster who won victories against his N rivals, & tricked his rival, Mongán, into presenting him with his beautiful bride! Mongán spotted the ruse however & won her back!
Brendan/Breandán means "prince"! Immortalised by 2 saints: 1. St Brendan the Navigator📷 of Clonfert, Galway & Ardefert, Kerry. 2. St Brendan of Birr. Recently, playwright Brendan Behan📷 (1923-64) wrote e.g. The Quare Fellow, The Hostage, Borstal Boy, & actor Brendan Gleeson!
Brendan/Breandán means "prince"! Immortalised by 2 saints: 1. St Brendan the Navigator of Clonfert, Galway & Ardefert, Kerry. 2. St Brendan of Birr. Recently, playwright Brendan Behan (1923-64) wrote e.g. The Quare Fellow, The Hostage, Borstal Boy, & actor Brendan Gleeson!
Brendan/Breandán means "prince"! Immortalised by 2 saints: 1. St Brendan the Navigator of Clonfert, Galway & Ardefert, Kerry. 2. St Brendan of Birr. Recently, playwright Brendan Behan (1923-64) wrote e.g. The Quare Fellow, The Hostage, Borstal Boy, & actor Brendan Gleeson!
Brian may come from Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble"! Minor Irish deity called Brian, but the name will always be associated with Brian Boru, the greatest of Ireland's warrior-kings. Won the Battle of Clontarf (1014) repelling Danish invaders, though he was killed!
Brian may come from Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble"! Minor Irish deity called Brian, but the name will always be associated with Brian Boru, the greatest of Ireland's warrior-kings. Won the Battle of Clontarf (1014) repelling Danish invaders, though he was killed!
Brian may come from Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble"! Minor Irish deity called Brian, but the name will always be associated with Brian Boru, the greatest of Ireland's warrior-kings. Won the Battle of Clontarf (1014) repelling Danish invaders, though he was killed!
Cael means "slender"! He was a romantic hero of Irish legend. He courted Créd, the fairy daughter of King Cairbre of Kerry, wooing her with his poetic skills! Charmed by his verses, she agreed to become his bride & gave him a magic suit of armour as a token of her love!
Cael means "slender"! He was a romantic hero of Irish legend. He courted Créd, the fairy daughter of King Cairbre of Kerry, wooing her with his poetic skills! Charmed by his verses, she agreed to become his bride & gave him a magic suit of armour as a token of her love!
Cael means "slender"! He was a romantic hero of Irish legend. He courted Créd, the fairy daughter of King Cairbre of Kerry, wooing her with his poetic skills! Charmed by his verses, she agreed to become his bride & gave him a magic suit of armour as a token of her love!
Caffar & its variant Cathbharr, come from the Irish "helmet"! In the past it has also been used as a surname. As a surname, most closely associated with the O'Donnells, who were the ruling dynasty in Tyrconnell📷, Co Donegal (& parts of other counties) up until the 17th century.
Caffar & its variant Cathbharr, come from the Irish "helmet"! In the past it has also been used as a surname. As a surname, most closely associated with the O'Donnells, who were the ruling dynasty in Tyrconnell, Co Donegal (& parts of other counties) up until the 17th century.
Caffar & its variant Cathbharr, come from the Irish "helmet"! In the past it has also been used as a surname. As a surname, most closely associated with the O'Donnells, who were the ruling dynasty in Tyrconnell, Co Donegal (& parts of other counties) up until the 17th century.
Cailitin/Calatin stems from warrior-druid in The Cattle Raid of Cooley. Cailitin was an ally of Queen Maeve of Connacht &, on her behalf, he & his kinsmen did battle with Cú Chulainn, Ulster's champion. Name revived by W.B. Yeats; used it for a character in The Countess Cathleen.
Cailitin/Calatin stems from warrior-druid in The Cattle Raid of Cooley. Cailitin was an ally of Queen Maeve of Connacht &, on her behalf, he & his kinsmen did battle with Cú Chulainn, Ulster's champion. Name revived by W.B. Yeats; used it for a character in The Countess Cathleen.
Cailitin/Calatin stems from warrior-druid in The Cattle Raid of Cooley. Cailitin was an ally of Queen Maeve of Connacht &, on her behalf, he & his kinsmen did battle with Cú Chulainn, Ulster's champion. Name revived by W.B. Yeats; used it for a character in The Countess Cathleen.
Callaghan is a diminutive of ceallach meaning "strife"! There was a saint from Clontibret, Co Monaghan & a 10th C king of Munster. Now more familiar as a surname, anglicized from Ó Ceallacháin. 1st name becoming more popular in US. Like Cathal, it is often shortened to Cal.
Callaghan is a diminutive of ceallach meaning "strife"! There was a saint from Clontibret, Co Monaghan & a 10th C king of Munster. Now more familiar as a surname, anglicized from Ó Ceallacháin. 1st name becoming more popular in US. Like Cathal, it is often shortened to Cal.
Callaghan is a diminutive of ceallach meaning "strife"! There was a saint from Clontibret, Co Monaghan & a 10th C king of Munster. Now more familiar as a surname, anglicized from Ó Ceallacháin. 1st name becoming more popular in US. Like Cathal, it is often shortened to Cal.
Cassidy from Irish for "clever/curly-haired"! 1st known as surname, associated with the O'Caiside family of Co Fermanagh, the hereditary physicians to the Maguire chieftains. In the US popular as a name for boys & girls. Popular after @GratefulDead song?
Cassidy from Irish for "clever/curly-haired"! 1st known as surname, associated with the O'Caiside family of Co Fermanagh, the hereditary physicians to the Maguire chieftains. In the US popular as a name for boys & girls. Popular after @GratefulDead song?
Cassidy from Irish for "clever/curly-haired"! 1st known as surname, associated with the O'Caiside family of Co Fermanagh, the hereditary physicians to the Maguire chieftains. In the US popular as a name for boys & girls. Popular after @GratefulDead song?
Cathal, Irish meaning "strong/rule in battle" was popular in medieval Ireland. 7th C St Catald📷 of Taranto ran monastic school in Lismore, Co Waterford. Many kings e.g. Cathal Red-handed O'Conor; nickname from birthmark which enabled him to prove his identity & secure thrown!
Cathal, Irish meaning "strong/rule in battle" was popular in medieval Ireland. 7th C St Catald of Taranto ran monastic school in Lismore, Co Waterford. Many kings e.g. Cathal Red-handed O'Conor; nickname from birthmark which enabled him to prove his identity & secure thrown!
Cathal, Irish meaning "strong/rule in battle" was popular in medieval Ireland. 7th C St Catald of Taranto ran monastic school in Lismore, Co Waterford. Many kings e.g. Cathal Red-handed O'Conor; nickname from birthmark which enabled him to prove his identity & secure thrown!
Cathan from Irish "battle"! Dates to ancient time when warlike qualities were admire. As O Catháin ('the descendants of Cathan'), it became popular family names in Galway & Ulster. Frequently anglicized as Kane or Kean. 📷St Cathan's Chapel, Inner Hebrides dedicated to St Cathan.
Cathan from Irish "battle"! Dates to ancient time when warlike qualities were admire. As O Catháin ('the descendants of Cathan'), it became popular family names in Galway & Ulster. Frequently anglicized as Kane or Kean. St Cathan's Chapel, Inner Hebrides dedicated to St Cathan.
Cathan from Irish "battle"! Dates to ancient time when warlike qualities were admire. As O Catháin ('the descendants of Cathan'), it became popular family names in Galway & Ulster. Frequently anglicized as Kane or Kean. St Cathan's Chapel, Inner Hebrides dedicated to St Cathan.
Cian in Irish means "ancient"! In mythology Cian father of Lug, the sun-god! Seduced the daughter of Balor (evil one-eyed king of the Fomorians), after Balor stole his magic cow! As a result of this unhappy union, Lug was born. 2015, 14th most popular Irish boys name in Ireland!
Cian in Irish means "ancient"! In mythology Cian father of Lug, the sun-god! Seduced the daughter of Balor (evil one-eyed king of the Fomorians), after Balor stole his magic cow! As a result of this unhappy union, Lug was born. 2015, 14th most popular Irish boys name in Ireland!
Cian in Irish means "ancient"! In mythology Cian father of Lug, the sun-god! Seduced the daughter of Balor (evil one-eyed king of the Fomorians), after Balor stole his magic cow! As a result of this unhappy union, Lug was born. 2015, 14th most popular Irish boys name in Ireland!
Ciarán means "little dark one/dark-haired one" in Irish. Ciar son of Fergus mac Róich gave his name to the Ciarraige & County Kerry! Lots saints, but esp 2 who both were among the 12 Apostles of Ireland: Ciarán the Elder of Saighir, Co Offaly & Ciarán the Younger of Clonmacnoise!
Ciarán means "little dark one/dark-haired one" in Irish. Ciar son of Fergus mac Róich gave his name to the Ciarraige & County Kerry! Lots saints, but esp 2 who both were among the 12 Apostles of Ireland: Ciarán the Elder of Saighir, Co Offaly & Ciarán the Younger of Clonmacnoise!
Ciarán means "little dark one/dark-haired one" in Irish. Ciar son of Fergus mac Róich gave his name to the Ciarraige & County Kerry! Lots saints, but esp 2 who both were among the 12 Apostles of Ireland: Ciarán the Elder of Saighir, Co Offaly & Ciarán the Younger of Clonmacnoise!
Ciarán means "little dark one/dark-haired one" in Irish. Ciar son of Fergus mac Róich gave his name to the Ciarraige & County Kerry! Lots saints, but esp 2 who both were among the 12 Apostles of Ireland: Ciarán the Elder of Saighir, Co Offaly & Ciarán the Younger of Clonmacnoise!
Ciarán means "little dark one/dark-haired one" in Irish. Ciar son of Fergus mac Róich gave his name to the Ciarraige & County Kerry! Lots saints, but esp 2 who both were among the 12 Apostles of Ireland: Ciarán the Elder of Saighir, Co Offaly & Ciarán the Younger of Clonmacnoise!
Clancy from Irish 'red' (flann) & 'battle' (cath) giving "red-haired warrior"! Was 1st used as a surname, Mac Fhlannchaidh ('son of the red-haired warrior'), most notably a family of hereditary brehons (judges) in Co Clare. Popular in US as 1st name.
Clancy from Irish 'red' (flann) & 'battle' (cath) giving "red-haired warrior"! Was 1st used as a surname, Mac Fhlannchaidh ('son of the red-haired warrior'), most notably a family of hereditary brehons (judges) in Co Clare. Popular in US as 1st name.
Clancy from Irish 'red' (flann) & 'battle' (cath) giving "red-haired warrior"! Was 1st used as a surname, Mac Fhlannchaidh ('son of the red-haired warrior'), most notably a family of hereditary brehons (judges) in Co Clare. Popular in US as 1st name.
Colin comes from 2 language routes. 1. English via Old French, short for Nicholas (from Greek "victory people"). If this is true Normans probably brought it to Ireland. 2. Irish coileán meaning "young hound/cub"! 1st, 3rd & 6th Earl Argyll all called Colin. Popular since 18th C.
Colin comes from 2 language routes. 1. English via Old French, short for Nicholas (from Greek "victory people"). If this is true Normans probably brought it to Ireland. 2. Irish coileán meaning "young hound/cub"! 1st, 3rd & 6th Earl Argyll all called Colin. Popular since 18th C.
Colin comes from 2 language routes. 1. English via Old French, short for Nicholas (from Greek "victory people"). If this is true Normans probably brought it to Ireland. 2. Irish coileán meaning "young hound/cub"! 1st, 3rd & 6th Earl Argyll all called Colin. Popular since 18th C.
Colin comes from 2 language routes. 1. English via Old French, short for Nicholas (from Greek "victory people"). If this is true Normans probably brought it to Ireland. 2. Irish coileán meaning "young hound/cub"! 1st, 3rd & 6th Earl Argyll all called Colin. Popular since 18th C.
Colin comes from 2 language routes. 1. English via Old French, short for Nicholas (from Greek "victory people"). If this is true Normans probably brought it to Ireland. 2. Irish coileán meaning "young hound/cub"! 1st, 3rd & 6th Earl Argyll all called Colin. Popular since 18th C.
Colm is Irish for Columba, Latin for "dove". As the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit it was an obvious choice for churchmen. St Columba/Colm Cille from Co Donegal. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland & 1 of 3 patron saints of Ireland! 41 monasteries inc Iona! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1005370393354522625?s=20
Colm is Irish for Columba, Latin for "dove". As the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit it was an obvious choice for churchmen. St Columba/Colm Cille from Co Donegal. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland & 1 of 3 patron saints of Ireland! 41 monasteries inc Iona! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1005370393354522625?s=20
Colm is Irish for Columba, Latin for "dove". As the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit it was an obvious choice for churchmen. St Columba/Colm Cille from Co Donegal. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland & 1 of 3 patron saints of Ireland! 41 monasteries inc Iona! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1005370393354522625?s=20
Colm is Irish for Columba, Latin for "dove". As the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit it was an obvious choice for churchmen. St Columba/Colm Cille from Co Donegal. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland & 1 of 3 patron saints of Ireland! 41 monasteries inc Iona! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1005370393354522625?s=20
Colm is Irish for Columba, Latin for "dove". As the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit it was an obvious choice for churchmen. St Columba/Colm Cille from Co Donegal. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland & 1 of 3 patron saints of Ireland! 41 monasteries inc Iona! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1005370393354522625?s=20
Colman in Irish means "little dove" (comes from same root as Colm but developed into separate name). 4 known early Irish kings & 2 poets. Irish martyrologies list a staggering 300 saints with this name! e.g. St Colmán of Cloyne, St Colmán of Lindisfarne & St Coloman of Stockerau.
Colman in Irish means "little dove" (comes from same root as Colm but developed into separate name). 4 known early Irish kings & 2 poets. Irish martyrologies list a staggering 300 saints with this name! e.g. St Colmán of Cloyne, St Colmán of Lindisfarne & St Coloman of Stockerau.
Colman in Irish means "little dove" (comes from same root as Colm but developed into separate name). 4 known early Irish kings & 2 poets. Irish martyrologies list a staggering 300 saints with this name! e.g. St Colmán of Cloyne, St Colmán of Lindisfarne & St Coloman of Stockerau.
Conan in Irish means "little hound". Several legendary figures e.g. 2 members of the fianna, & 6 saints! Made famous by creator of Sherlock Homes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (d. 1930) who came from Irish stock. Conan the Barbarian is a character created by Robert E. Howard (d. 1936).
Conan in Irish means "little hound". Several legendary figures e.g. 2 members of the fianna, & 6 saints! Made famous by creator of Sherlock Homes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (d. 1930) who came from Irish stock. Conan the Barbarian is a character created by Robert E. Howard (d. 1936).
Conan in Irish means "little hound". Several legendary figures e.g. 2 members of the fianna, & 6 saints! Made famous by creator of Sherlock Homes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (d. 1930) who came from Irish stock. Conan the Barbarian is a character created by Robert E. Howard (d. 1936).
Conan in Irish means "little hound". Several legendary figures e.g. 2 members of the fianna, & 6 saints! Made famous by creator of Sherlock Homes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (d. 1930) who came from Irish stock. Conan the Barbarian is a character created by Robert E. Howard (d. 1936).
Conley. Origins of name uncertain. Mainly a surname, from Ó Conghalaigh, "fierce as a wolf" esp in 1679 Monaghan! 1st name may mean "prudent fire"! May be link with St Conleth (d. 519); made liturgical vessels for St Brigid but devoured by wolves while travelling to Rome!
Conley. Origins of name uncertain. Mainly a surname, from Ó Conghalaigh, "fierce as a wolf" esp in 1679 Monaghan! 1st name may mean "prudent fire"! May be link with St Conleth (d. 519); made liturgical vessels for St Brigid but devoured by wolves while travelling to Rome!
Conley. Origins of name uncertain. Mainly a surname, from Ó Conghalaigh, "fierce as a wolf" esp in 1679 Monaghan! 1st name may mean "prudent fire"! May be link with St Conleth (d. 519); made liturgical vessels for St Brigid but devoured by wolves while travelling to Rome!
Conn, Irish for "intellect/"mind" or "head"/"chief"! Dozens legendary figures e.g. son of Lir who was turned into swan! Conn "of the Hundred Battles" was a deity & 1 of 1st High Kings of Ireland! His descendants were the Connachta who gave name to Connacht! 📷: @DubberTrevor
Conn, Irish for "intellect/"mind" or "head"/"chief"! Dozens legendary figures e.g. son of Lir who was turned into swan! Conn "of the Hundred Battles" was a deity & 1 of 1st High Kings of Ireland! His descendants were the Connachta who gave name to Connacht! : @DubberTrevor
Conn, Irish for "intellect/"mind" or "head"/"chief"! Dozens legendary figures e.g. son of Lir who was turned into swan! Conn "of the Hundred Battles" was a deity & 1 of 1st High Kings of Ireland! His descendants were the Connachta who gave name to Connacht! : @DubberTrevor
Conall/Connell in Irish means "mighty"! St Conal (d. 500) of Drum, Co Roscommon. His relics preserved in a bell-shaped shrine📷. Several kings of Ireland & Scotland. Several Irish kings named associated Congal. Conall Cernach was heroic warrior who avenged death of Cú Chulainn!
Conall/Connell in Irish means "mighty"! St Conal (d. 500) of Drum, Co Roscommon. His relics preserved in a bell-shaped shrine. Several kings of Ireland & Scotland. Several Irish kings named associated Congal. Conall Cernach was heroic warrior who avenged death of Cú Chulainn!
Conall/Connell in Irish means "mighty"! St Conal (d. 500) of Drum, Co Roscommon. His relics preserved in a bell-shaped shrine. Several kings of Ireland & Scotland. Several Irish kings named associated Congal. Conall Cernach was heroic warrior who avenged death of Cú Chulainn!
Connery from Irish "child of the hound" (hound signifies a fierce warrior)! Most familiar as a surname; aglicization of Ó Conaire. Links with Conroy & Conaire. Conaire Mór was a High King of Ireland, conceived when an unknown man flew into his mother's skylight in form of a bird!
Connery from Irish "child of the hound" (hound signifies a fierce warrior)! Most familiar as a surname; aglicization of Ó Conaire. Links with Conroy & Conaire. Conaire Mór was a High King of Ireland, conceived when an unknown man flew into his mother's skylight in form of a bird!
Connery from Irish "child of the hound" (hound signifies a fierce warrior)! Most familiar as a surname; aglicization of Ó Conaire. Links with Conroy & Conaire. Conaire Mór was a High King of Ireland, conceived when an unknown man flew into his mother's skylight in form of a bird!
Connla means "great chief" in Irish! Cú Chulainn had son in Scotland; 8 yrs old Connla arrived in Ulster to see his father who took him as intruder & killed him when he refused to identify himself! Grief-stricken! Connla who had well of wisdom; salmon of knowledge swam in it!
Connla means "great chief" in Irish! Cú Chulainn had son in Scotland; 8 yrs old Connla arrived in Ulster to see his father who took him as intruder & killed him when he refused to identify himself! Grief-stricken! Connla who had well of wisdom; salmon of knowledge swam in it!
Connla means "great chief" in Irish! Cú Chulainn had son in Scotland; 8 yrs old Connla arrived in Ulster to see his father who took him as intruder & killed him when he refused to identify himself! Grief-stricken! Connla who had well of wisdom; salmon of knowledge swam in it!
Connor/Conor contraction of Conchobar "lover of hounds/wolves", e.g. mac Nessa king of ancient Ulster. Had power of prophecy & had enchanted shield which screamed aloud when anyone threatened him! Ruled over Red Branch Knights but greatest warrior was his foster-son Cú Chulainn!
Connor/Conor contraction of Conchobar "lover of hounds/wolves", e.g. mac Nessa king of ancient Ulster. Had power of prophecy & had enchanted shield which screamed aloud when anyone threatened him! Ruled over Red Branch Knights but greatest warrior was his foster-son Cú Chulainn!
Connor/Conor contraction of Conchobar "lover of hounds/wolves", e.g. mac Nessa king of ancient Ulster. Had power of prophecy & had enchanted shield which screamed aloud when anyone threatened him! Ruled over Red Branch Knights but greatest warrior was his foster-son Cú Chulainn!
Cormac. Mac="son". Cor="wheel/charioteer", "raven" or "legendary"? Cormac Ua Liatháin 6th C saint. Most famous for Cormac Mac Airt, High King of Ireland c 227-266 when Fianna adventuring! Raised by wolf! Travelled to Otherworld; won magic bough from Manannán mac Lir. Lost one eye
Cormac. Mac="son". Cor="wheel/charioteer", "raven" or "legendary"? Cormac Ua Liatháin 6th C saint. Most famous for Cormac Mac Airt, High King of Ireland c 227-266 when Fianna adventuring! Raised by wolf! Travelled to Otherworld; won magic bough from Manannán mac Lir. Lost one eye
Cormac. Mac="son". Cor="wheel/charioteer", "raven" or "legendary"? Cormac Ua Liatháin 6th C saint. Most famous for Cormac Mac Airt, High King of Ireland c 227-266 when Fianna adventuring! Raised by wolf! Travelled to Otherworld; won magic bough from Manannán mac Lir. Lost one eye
Curran comes from Irish "hero/champion"! Best known as surname esp Donegal, Ulster, Tipperary & Waterford. Middle Ages, O'Currans were a notable ecclesiastical family, headed by Simon O'Curran (d. 1302), who became Bishop of Kilfenora. Recently increasingly popular as 1st name.
Curran comes from Irish "hero/champion"! Best known as surname esp Donegal, Ulster, Tipperary & Waterford. Middle Ages, O'Currans were a notable ecclesiastical family, headed by Simon O'Curran (d. 1302), who became Bishop of Kilfenora. Recently increasingly popular as 1st name.
Curran comes from Irish "hero/champion"! Best known as surname esp Donegal, Ulster, Tipperary & Waterford. Middle Ages, O'Currans were a notable ecclesiastical family, headed by Simon O'Curran (d. 1302), who became Bishop of Kilfenora. Recently increasingly popular as 1st name.
Darragh comes from Irish "oak", & anglicized form of Dáire, "fertile". Lots of Dáires who were ancient Irish kings. Daire mac Fiachna was a cattle-lord from the Ulster Cycle & owner of the Donn Cuailnge, the magical bull which sparked off the war between Ulster & Connact!
Darragh comes from Irish "oak", & anglicized form of Dáire, "fertile". Lots of Dáires who were ancient Irish kings. Daire mac Fiachna was a cattle-lord from the Ulster Cycle & owner of the Donn Cuailnge, the magical bull which sparked off the war between Ulster & Connact!
Darragh comes from Irish "oak", & anglicized form of Dáire, "fertile". Lots of Dáires who were ancient Irish kings. Daire mac Fiachna was a cattle-lord from the Ulster Cycle & owner of the Donn Cuailnge, the magical bull which sparked off the war between Ulster & Connact!
Darren has uncertain etymological origins. Either Irish for "small & mighty" or like Darragh, from"oak"! Initially used as surname. Made popular by American actor Darren McGavin📷 (1922-2006) & by the character Darrin Stephens📷 in the 1960s TV series Betwitched.
Darren has uncertain etymological origins. Either Irish for "small & mighty" or like Darragh, from"oak"! Initially used as surname. Made popular by American actor Darren McGavin (1922-2006) & by the character Darrin Stephens in the 1960s TV series Betwitched.
Darren has uncertain etymological origins. Either Irish for "small & mighty" or like Darragh, from"oak"! Initially used as surname. Made popular by American actor Darren McGavin (1922-2006) & by the character Darrin Stephens in the 1960s TV series Betwitched.
Declan Irish for "man of prayer" or "full of goodness"! St Declán of Ardmore📷, Co Waterford lived in 5th century. Founder of monastery before St Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland. Patron saint of the Déisi of East Munster. Popular name e.g. @antanddec's Declan Donnelly!
Delany a surname, becoming more popular as 1st name. From Irish "challenger/son of the champion"! Also links with Delano, French name meaning "of the night"; reference to time of birth with no sinister overtones! 📷Olympian Ron Delany (b. 1935). 📷Bishop Daniel Delany (d 1814).
Delany a surname, becoming more popular as 1st name. From Irish "challenger/son of the champion"! Also links with Delano, French name meaning "of the night"; reference to time of birth with no sinister overtones! Olympian Ron Delany (b. 1935). Bishop Daniel Delany (d 1814).
Delany a surname, becoming more popular as 1st name. From Irish "challenger/son of the champion"! Also links with Delano, French name meaning "of the night"; reference to time of birth with no sinister overtones! Olympian Ron Delany (b. 1935). Bishop Daniel Delany (d 1814).
Dermot/Diarmuit/Diarmaid etc popular in ancient Ireland; many kings & heroes! 📷Most famous was Diarmuid Ua Duibhne demi-god who eloped with Gráinne, the king's bride! Pursued for 16 years! Died near Benbulbin; gored by magical boar! 📷Hated Diarmait Mac Murchada invited Normans!
Dermot/Diarmuit/Diarmaid etc popular in ancient Ireland; many kings & heroes! Most famous was Diarmuid Ua Duibhne demi-god who eloped with Gráinne, the king's bride! Pursued for 16 years! Died near Benbulbin; gored by magical boar! Hated Diarmait Mac Murchada invited Normans!
Dermot/Diarmuit/Diarmaid etc popular in ancient Ireland; many kings & heroes! Most famous was Diarmuid Ua Duibhne demi-god who eloped with Gráinne, the king's bride! Pursued for 16 years! Died near Benbulbin; gored by magical boar! Hated Diarmait Mac Murchada invited Normans!
Desmond from Irish "native of south Munster" as Desmond was an old sub-kingdom. Independent territory 1118-1543 in days before county system. Closely associated with Fitzgerald family who fought against English rule e.g. Gerald, 3rd Earl of Desmond who was lover of goddess Áine!
Desmond from Irish "native of south Munster" as Desmond was an old sub-kingdom. Independent territory 1118-1543 in days before county system. Closely associated with Fitzgerald family who fought against English rule e.g. Gerald, 3rd Earl of Desmond who was lover of goddess Áine!
Desmond from Irish "native of south Munster" as Desmond was an old sub-kingdom. Independent territory 1118-1543 in days before county system. Closely associated with Fitzgerald family who fought against English rule e.g. Gerald, 3rd Earl of Desmond who was lover of goddess Áine!
Dillon thought to derive from dealán, "a streak of light", but might be from Irish "faithful"!🤔 Often associated with the Welsh, Dylan, son of the sea/wave" or "born from the ocean", from a minor sea-god. In both Irish & Welsh form uncommon until poet Dylan Thomas📷 (1914-53)!
Dillon thought to derive from dealán, "a streak of light", but might be from Irish "faithful"! Often associated with the Welsh, Dylan, son of the sea/wave" or "born from the ocean", from a minor sea-god. In both Irish & Welsh form uncommon until poet Dylan Thomas (1914-53)!
Dillon thought to derive from dealán, "a streak of light", but might be from Irish "faithful"! Often associated with the Welsh, Dylan, son of the sea/wave" or "born from the ocean", from a minor sea-god. In both Irish & Welsh form uncommon until poet Dylan Thomas (1914-53)!
Donall was a very popular name in ancient Ireland where most common form was Domhnall. Means "mighty ruler" in Irish! Appropriate since it was the name of several kings e.g. Domnall mac Áedo (d. 642) was High King & victorious at the Battle of Moira, Co Down! 📷: Domhnall Gleeson
Donall was a very popular name in ancient Ireland where most common form was Domhnall. Means "mighty ruler" in Irish! Appropriate since it was the name of several kings e.g. Domnall mac Áedo (d. 642) was High King & victorious at the Battle of Moira, Co Down! : Domhnall Gleeson
Donall was a very popular name in ancient Ireland where most common form was Domhnall. Means "mighty ruler" in Irish! Appropriate since it was the name of several kings e.g. Domnall mac Áedo (d. 642) was High King & victorious at the Battle of Moira, Co Down! : Domhnall Gleeson
Donahue/Donoghue from Donnchadh, "brown-haired warrior"! Popular surname; 8 O'Donoghue tribal areas in Ireland e.g. @TheScript_Danny! Brian Boru had son with this name; Donnchad mac Briain. Shrine for Stowe Missal reads: Pray for Donnchad mac Brian, [Pray] for the King of Ireland
Donahue/Donoghue from Donnchadh, "brown-haired warrior"! Popular surname; 8 O'Donoghue tribal areas in Ireland e.g. @TheScript_Danny! Brian Boru had son with this name; Donnchad mac Briain. Shrine for Stowe Missal reads: Pray for Donnchad mac Brian, [Pray] for the King of Ireland
Donahue/Donoghue from Donnchadh, "brown-haired warrior"! Popular surname; 8 O'Donoghue tribal areas in Ireland e.g. @TheScript_Danny! Brian Boru had son with this name; Donnchad mac Briain. Shrine for Stowe Missal reads: Pray for Donnchad mac Brian, [Pray] for the King of Ireland
Donovan similar to Donahue. Means "brown-haired warrior/dark princeling" in Irish from Donnchadh. Made famous by Donovan (b 1946), Scottish singer/songwriter & guitarist. Since at least 2008 he has lived in Co Cork with his family. https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/72d7d717-0837-4f2a-9641-d0f9fdd3acf7
Donovan similar to Donahue. Means "brown-haired warrior/dark princeling" in Irish from Donnchadh. Made famous by Donovan (b 1946), Scottish singer/songwriter & guitarist. Since at least 2008 he has lived in Co Cork with his family. https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/72d7d717-0837-4f2a-9641-d0f9fdd3acf7
Donovan similar to Donahue. Means "brown-haired warrior/dark princeling" in Irish from Donnchadh. Made famous by Donovan (b 1946), Scottish singer/songwriter & guitarist. Since at least 2008 he has lived in Co Cork with his family. https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/72d7d717-0837-4f2a-9641-d0f9fdd3acf7
Dougal is an Irish & Scottish name, anglicised from Scottish Gaelic Dubhghall/Dùghall. dubh="black" & gall="stranger", a byname referencing a Dane, in contrast to the fairer Norwegians! Variants: Dugald & Dugal. The pet form is Dougie! 📷Father Dougal from Father Ted TV series!
Dougal is an Irish & Scottish name, anglicised from Scottish Gaelic Dubhghall/Dùghall. dubh="black" & gall="stranger", a byname referencing a Dane, in contrast to the fairer Norwegians! Variants: Dugald & Dugal. The pet form is Dougie! Father Dougal from Father Ted TV series!
Dougal is an Irish & Scottish name, anglicised from Scottish Gaelic Dubhghall/Dùghall. dubh="black" & gall="stranger", a byname referencing a Dane, in contrast to the fairer Norwegians! Variants: Dugald & Dugal. The pet form is Dougie! Father Dougal from Father Ted TV series!
Eamonn is an Irish form of the English Edmund, from Old English ēad "prosperity/riches" & mund "protector/guardian"! Introduced into Ireland by Anglo-Normans. 📷Éamon de Valera founded @fiannafailparty then Taoiseach & President of Ireland! 📷Eamonn Andrews, TV/radio personality
Eamonn is an Irish form of the English Edmund, from Old English ēad "prosperity/riches" & mund "protector/guardian"! Introduced into Ireland by Anglo-Normans. Éamon de Valera founded @fiannafailparty then Taoiseach & President of Ireland! Eamonn Andrews, TV/radio personality
Eamonn is an Irish form of the English Edmund, from Old English ēad "prosperity/riches" & mund "protector/guardian"! Introduced into Ireland by Anglo-Normans. Éamon de Valera founded @fiannafailparty then Taoiseach & President of Ireland! Eamonn Andrews, TV/radio personality
Eoghan "born of the yew tree" in Irish. The yew was believed to be the oldest tree so Eoghan had pagan religious significance! Name of saints & kings. Eóganachta were a powerful ruling dynasty based in Cashel, Munster. Co Tyrone, "Land of Eoghan" named after Eógan mac Néill!
Eoghan "born of the yew tree" in Irish. The yew was believed to be the oldest tree so Eoghan had pagan religious significance! Name of saints & kings. Eóganachta were a powerful ruling dynasty based in Cashel, Munster. Co Tyrone, "Land of Eoghan" named after Eógan mac Néill!
Eoghan "born of the yew tree" in Irish. The yew was believed to be the oldest tree so Eoghan had pagan religious significance! Name of saints & kings. Eóganachta were a powerful ruling dynasty based in Cashel, Munster. Co Tyrone, "Land of Eoghan" named after Eógan mac Néill!
Faolan from either "a wolf" or "a seagull"!🤔 Fáelán was the warrior son of Fionn mac Cumhaill, the leader of the Fianna. There were 2 St Fillan/Fáeláns, both Irish missionaries in Scotland. Robert the Bruce took an arm-relic of one of them to the Battle of Bannockburn📷 (1314)!
Faolan from either "a wolf" or "a seagull"! Fáelán was the warrior son of Fionn mac Cumhaill, the leader of the Fianna. There were 2 St Fillan/Fáeláns, both Irish missionaries in Scotland. Robert the Bruce took an arm-relic of one of them to the Battle of Bannockburn (1314)!
Faolan from either "a wolf" or "a seagull"! Fáelán was the warrior son of Fionn mac Cumhaill, the leader of the Fianna. There were 2 St Fillan/Fáeláns, both Irish missionaries in Scotland. Robert the Bruce took an arm-relic of one of them to the Battle of Bannockburn (1314)!
Feabhal appears extensively in early Irish mythology, although minor characters. One was the father of Bran, the adventurer who travelled to the Otherworld. Also, a Fianna knight. Lough Foyle is named from Feabhal son of Lodan who belonged to Tuatha Dé Danann (gods & goddesses)!
Feabhal appears extensively in early Irish mythology, although minor characters. One was the father of Bran, the adventurer who travelled to the Otherworld. Also, a Fianna knight. Lough Foyle is named from Feabhal son of Lodan who belonged to Tuatha Dé Danann (gods & goddesses)!
Feabhal appears extensively in early Irish mythology, although minor characters. One was the father of Bran, the adventurer who travelled to the Otherworld. Also, a Fianna knight. Lough Foyle is named from Feabhal son of Lodan who belonged to Tuatha Dé Danann (gods & goddesses)!
Fearganainm. A name you might not choose when thinking about baby names! Means "nameless" (literally "man without name") & was allegedly 1st given to men who had not been baptised in childhood! 🤪😵
Fearganainm. A name you might not choose when thinking about baby names! Means "nameless" (literally "man without name") & was allegedly 1st given to men who had not been baptised in childhood!
Fearganainm. A name you might not choose when thinking about baby names! Means "nameless" (literally "man without name") & was allegedly 1st given to men who had not been baptised in childhood!
Ferdy from Ferdiad, "man of smoke"! In The Cattle Raid of Cooley, Ferdiad was a friend & foster-brother of Cú Chulainn. They had trained together as warriors under Scáthach, female Scottish warrior & martial arts teacher. Compelled to fight bitter duel, in which Ferdiad killed.
Ferdy from Ferdiad, "man of smoke"! In The Cattle Raid of Cooley, Ferdiad was a friend & foster-brother of Cú Chulainn. They had trained together as warriors under Scáthach, female Scottish warrior & martial arts teacher. Compelled to fight bitter duel, in which Ferdiad killed.
Ferdy from Ferdiad, "man of smoke"! In The Cattle Raid of Cooley, Ferdiad was a friend & foster-brother of Cú Chulainn. They had trained together as warriors under Scáthach, female Scottish warrior & martial arts teacher. Compelled to fight bitter duel, in which Ferdiad killed.
Fergal from "valour"! Popular in early myth & several kings. Fergal mac Máele Dúin (d. 722) was High King at Tara. He was the scourge of Leinstermen, inflicting a number of defeats upon them, before they killed him at the Hill of Allen & placed his severed head upon a pike!
Fergal from "valour"! Popular in early myth & several kings. Fergal mac Máele Dúin (d. 722) was High King at Tara. He was the scourge of Leinstermen, inflicting a number of defeats upon them, before they killed him at the Hill of Allen & placed his severed head upon a pike!
Fergal from "valour"! Popular in early myth & several kings. Fergal mac Máele Dúin (d. 722) was High King at Tara. He was the scourge of Leinstermen, inflicting a number of defeats upon them, before they killed him at the Hill of Allen & placed his severed head upon a pike!
Fergus "man-strength/virility" in Irish. Fergus mac Róich ex-king of Ulster & lover of Queen Medb of Connacht; joins her in Cattle Raid of Cooley against own people! Fergus mac Léti High King dragged into sea by leprechauns; disfigured by sea-monster but still allowed to be king!
Fergus "man-strength/virility" in Irish. Fergus mac Róich ex-king of Ulster & lover of Queen Medb of Connacht; joins her in Cattle Raid of Cooley against own people! Fergus mac Léti High King dragged into sea by leprechauns; disfigured by sea-monster but still allowed to be king!
Fergus "man-strength/virility" in Irish. Fergus mac Róich ex-king of Ulster & lover of Queen Medb of Connacht; joins her in Cattle Raid of Cooley against own people! Fergus mac Léti High King dragged into sea by leprechauns; disfigured by sea-monster but still allowed to be king!
Fiachra "battle king" but also related to Irish word for "raven". Lots churchmen, lots of kings & 1 High King, 1 swan son of Lir & 3 Irish saints! Most famous was St Fiacre of Breuil, France (d 670). Name of 2 well known Gaelic footballers & 1 footballer! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1028204042735050752?s=20
Fiachra "battle king" but also related to Irish word for "raven". Lots churchmen, lots of kings & 1 High King, 1 swan son of Lir & 3 Irish saints! Most famous was St Fiacre of Breuil, France (d 670). Name of 2 well known Gaelic footballers & 1 footballer! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1028204042735050752?s=20
Fiachra "battle king" but also related to Irish word for "raven". Lots churchmen, lots of kings & 1 High King, 1 swan son of Lir & 3 Irish saints! Most famous was St Fiacre of Breuil, France (d 670). Name of 2 well known Gaelic footballers & 1 footballer! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1028204042735050752?s=20
Fionn/Finn/Fionntán/Finnian means "white/fair-haired" in Irish! Old Irish spelling Finn borrowed by Norsemen & still used as forename in Scandinavia & Iceland! Fionn mac Cumhaill/Finn McCool was a famous mythical hunter-warrior/giant! Fianna=his followers! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1022517527279267841?s=20
Fionn/Finn/Fionntán/Finnian means "white/fair-haired" in Irish! Old Irish spelling Finn borrowed by Norsemen & still used as forename in Scandinavia & Iceland! Fionn mac Cumhaill/Finn McCool was a famous mythical hunter-warrior/giant! Fianna=his followers! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1022517527279267841?s=20
Fionn/Finn/Fionntán/Finnian means "white/fair-haired" in Irish! Old Irish spelling Finn borrowed by Norsemen & still used as forename in Scandinavia & Iceland! Fionn mac Cumhaill/Finn McCool was a famous mythical hunter-warrior/giant! Fianna=his followers! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1022517527279267841?s=20
Finbar, one of several Irish names meaning "fair-haired"! St Finbar (d. c 623) was the son of a blacksmith & slave-girl, originally named Lóchán. He lived as a hermit e.g. at Gougane Barra, before founding a monastery at Cork. Finnbheara dreaded king of Connacht fairies & dead!
Finbar, one of several Irish names meaning "fair-haired"! St Finbar (d. c 623) was the son of a blacksmith & slave-girl, originally named Lóchán. He lived as a hermit e.g. at Gougane Barra, before founding a monastery at Cork. Finnbheara dreaded king of Connacht fairies & dead!
Finbar, one of several Irish names meaning "fair-haired"! St Finbar (d. c 623) was the son of a blacksmith & slave-girl, originally named Lóchán. He lived as a hermit e.g. at Gougane Barra, before founding a monastery at Cork. Finnbheara dreaded king of Connacht fairies & dead!
Fingal "the fair foreigner". Some say the Giant's Causeway, instead of being built by Fionn Mac Cumhaill, was built by a giant called Fingal! Built it as bridge to visit his fairy lover, spanning sea to Fingal's Cave on island of Staffa. Also a king of Isle of Man & Irish county!
Fingal "the fair foreigner". Some say the Giant's Causeway, instead of being built by Fionn Mac Cumhaill, was built by a giant called Fingal! Built it as bridge to visit his fairy lover, spanning sea to Fingal's Cave on island of Staffa. Also a king of Isle of Man & Irish county!
Fingal "the fair foreigner". Some say the Giant's Causeway, instead of being built by Fionn Mac Cumhaill, was built by a giant called Fingal! Built it as bridge to visit his fairy lover, spanning sea to Fingal's Cave on island of Staffa. Also a king of Isle of Man & Irish county!
Finnian "fair-haired". Most closely associated with 2 famous saints" Finnian of Clonard, Co Meath teacher & wrote oldest surviving Irish penitential (lists appropriate penance for each sin)! Finnian of Movilla, Co Down taught St Columba. Attention from film Finian's Rainbow ('68)
Finnian "fair-haired". Most closely associated with 2 famous saints" Finnian of Clonard, Co Meath teacher & wrote oldest surviving Irish penitential (lists appropriate penance for each sin)! Finnian of Movilla, Co Down taught St Columba. Attention from film Finian's Rainbow ('68)
Finnian "fair-haired". Most closely associated with 2 famous saints" Finnian of Clonard, Co Meath teacher & wrote oldest surviving Irish penitential (lists appropriate penance for each sin)! Finnian of Movilla, Co Down taught St Columba. Attention from film Finian's Rainbow ('68)
74 saints called Fintan! Fintan of Clonenagh (d 603) lived on barley-bread & water! Fintan of Rheinau (d 879) enslaved by Vikings, taken to Orkneys & became hermit on the Rhine! Legend Fintan mac Bóchra 1 of only 3 men to survive Biblical Flood; changed into Salmon of Knowledge!
74 saints called Fintan! Fintan of Clonenagh (d 603) lived on barley-bread & water! Fintan of Rheinau (d 879) enslaved by Vikings, taken to Orkneys & became hermit on the Rhine! Legend Fintan mac Bóchra 1 of only 3 men to survive Biblical Flood; changed into Salmon of Knowledge!
74 saints called Fintan! Fintan of Clonenagh (d 603) lived on barley-bread & water! Fintan of Rheinau (d 879) enslaved by Vikings, taken to Orkneys & became hermit on the Rhine! Legend Fintan mac Bóchra 1 of only 3 men to survive Biblical Flood; changed into Salmon of Knowledge!
Flann "bright red" in Irish. Popular name for boys & girls in ancient Ireland. Flann mac Lonáin (d 896) Irish poet. His satires were so vicious they earned him nickname "Devil's Son", but eloquence equally legendary! At his funeral he's said to have risen to declaim his eulogy!
Flann "bright red" in Irish. Popular name for boys & girls in ancient Ireland. Flann mac Lonáin (d 896) Irish poet. His satires were so vicious they earned him nickname "Devil's Son", but eloquence equally legendary! At his funeral he's said to have risen to declaim his eulogy!
Flann "bright red" in Irish. Popular name for boys & girls in ancient Ireland. Flann mac Lonáin (d 896) Irish poet. His satires were so vicious they earned him nickname "Devil's Son", but eloquence equally legendary! At his funeral he's said to have risen to declaim his eulogy!
Gerald/Garrett Teutonic German origins, "rule of the spear"! Introduced by Anglo-Normans esp Fitzgerlads. Gerald, 3rd Earl of Desmond (d 1398) believed to have magical powers; climb into bottle or shape-shift into bird! Sleeping at bottom of Lough Gur waiting to return from dead!
Gerald/Garrett Teutonic German origins, "rule of the spear"! Introduced by Anglo-Normans esp Fitzgerlads. Gerald, 3rd Earl of Desmond (d 1398) believed to have magical powers; climb into bottle or shape-shift into bird! Sleeping at bottom of Lough Gur waiting to return from dead!
Gerald/Garrett Teutonic German origins, "rule of the spear"! Introduced by Anglo-Normans esp Fitzgerlads. Gerald, 3rd Earl of Desmond (d 1398) believed to have magical powers; climb into bottle or shape-shift into bird! Sleeping at bottom of Lough Gur waiting to return from dead!
Iarlaith/Jarlath. Most famous for St Iarlaithe mac Loga/Jarlath (d. 540). Priest & scholar from Connacht, remembered as founder of monastic School of Tuam, Co Galway, #Ireland. Patron saint @tuamarchdiocese. Chose Tuam because while on a journey, wheel of his chariot broke there!
Iarlaith/Jarlath. Most famous for St Iarlaithe mac Loga/Jarlath (d. 540). Priest & scholar from Connacht, remembered as founder of monastic School of Tuam, Co Galway, #Ireland. Patron saint @tuamarchdiocese. Chose Tuam because while on a journey, wheel of his chariot broke there!
Iarlaith/Jarlath. Most famous for St Iarlaithe mac Loga/Jarlath (d. 540). Priest & scholar from Connacht, remembered as founder of monastic School of Tuam, Co Galway, #Ireland. Patron saint @tuamarchdiocese. Chose Tuam because while on a journey, wheel of his chariot broke there!
What about Iriel as name?! Íriel Fáid, "the prophet" was youngest son of Érimón by his wife Tea. High King of Ireland after killing Ér, Orba, Ferón & Fergna, sons of Éber Finn, in Battle of Cul Martha, in revenge for their killing of his brothers Luigne & Laigne! 📷Tara #Ireland
What about Iriel as name?! Íriel Fáid, "the prophet" was youngest son of Érimón by his wife Tea. High King of Ireland after killing Ér, Orba, Ferón & Fergna, sons of Éber Finn, in Battle of Cul Martha, in revenge for their killing of his brothers Luigne & Laigne! Tara #Ireland
What about Iriel as name?! Íriel Fáid, "the prophet" was youngest son of Érimón by his wife Tea. High King of Ireland after killing Ér, Orba, Ferón & Fergna, sons of Éber Finn, in Battle of Cul Martha, in revenge for their killing of his brothers Luigne & Laigne! Tara #Ireland
What about Iriel as name?! Íriel Fáid, "the prophet" was youngest son of Érimón by his wife Tea. High King of Ireland after killing Ér, Orba, Ferón & Fergna, sons of Éber Finn, in Battle of Cul Martha, in revenge for their killing of his brothers Luigne & Laigne! Tara #Ireland
Kermit mainly in US! Variant spelling of Kermode (Isle of Man surname) which is Manx variant Mac Diarmata/MacDermot, ruling dynasty of Moylurg, kingdom in Connacht 10th-16th C! One of sons of US President T Roosevelt called Kermit! Declined in popularity because of the frog! 🤣🐸
Kermit mainly in US! Variant spelling of Kermode (Isle of Man surname) which is Manx variant Mac Diarmata/MacDermot, ruling dynasty of Moylurg, kingdom in Connacht 10th-16th C! One of sons of US President T Roosevelt called Kermit! Declined in popularity because of the frog!
Kermit mainly in US! Variant spelling of Kermode (Isle of Man surname) which is Manx variant Mac Diarmata/MacDermot, ruling dynasty of Moylurg, kingdom in Connacht 10th-16th C! One of sons of US President T Roosevelt called Kermit! Declined in popularity because of the frog!
Kevin/Caoimhín, "dear/noble" &"birth" or "comely child"! St Kevin (d. 618) one of #Ireland's most famous saints! Born into noble Leinster family, lived as hermit before founding Glendalough, Co Wicklow monastery. Fed by otter! Famous blackbird story! 😇🐦 https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/985069448217485312?s=20
Kevin/Caoimhín, "dear/noble" &"birth" or "comely child"! St Kevin (d. 618) one of #Ireland's most famous saints! Born into noble Leinster family, lived as hermit before founding Glendalough, Co Wicklow monastery. Fed by otter! Famous blackbird story! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/985069448217485312?s=20
Kevin/Caoimhín, "dear/noble" &"birth" or "comely child"! St Kevin (d. 618) one of #Ireland's most famous saints! Born into noble Leinster family, lived as hermit before founding Glendalough, Co Wicklow monastery. Fed by otter! Famous blackbird story! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/985069448217485312?s=20
Killian/Kilian//Cillian from "cill"/"a monk's cell", so not surprising borne by several early saints inc missionaries to Artois & Franconia, & author of life of St Brigid! V popular name now still. e.g. actor Cillian Murphy. Surname in Ireland & Germany! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1015883748813037568?s=20
Killian/Kilian//Cillian from "cill"/"a monk's cell", so not surprising borne by several early saints inc missionaries to Artois & Franconia, & author of life of St Brigid! V popular name now still. e.g. actor Cillian Murphy. Surname in Ireland & Germany! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1015883748813037568?s=20
Killian/Kilian//Cillian from "cill"/"a monk's cell", so not surprising borne by several early saints inc missionaries to Artois & Franconia, & author of life of St Brigid! V popular name now still. e.g. actor Cillian Murphy. Surname in Ireland & Germany! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1015883748813037568?s=20
Laoghaire/Lóegaire may mean "calf-herd"! Name of several High Kings of #Ireland. Lóegaire mac Néill was son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. His reign coincided with St Patrick & he became one of the 1st converts though adversary in some accounts! Name preserved in Dún Laoghaire!
Laoghaire/Lóegaire may mean "calf-herd"! Name of several High Kings of #Ireland. Lóegaire mac Néill was son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. His reign coincided with St Patrick & he became one of the 1st converts though adversary in some accounts! Name preserved in Dún Laoghaire!
Laoghaire/Lóegaire may mean "calf-herd"! Name of several High Kings of #Ireland. Lóegaire mac Néill was son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. His reign coincided with St Patrick & he became one of the 1st converts though adversary in some accounts! Name preserved in Dún Laoghaire!
Liam short of Irish "Uilliam" or old Germanic William! "Helmet of will/resolution" or "guardian"! Introduced by Anglo-Normans. In folklore, Liam na Lasoige is a Will-o'-the-wisp. V popular name now e.g. actor Liam Neeson, singer/songwriter Liam Gallagher & Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave
Liam short of Irish "Uilliam" or old Germanic William! "Helmet of will/resolution" or "guardian"! Introduced by Anglo-Normans. In folklore, Liam na Lasoige is a Will-o'-the-wisp. V popular name now e.g. actor Liam Neeson, singer/songwriter Liam Gallagher & Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave
Liam short of Irish "Uilliam" or old Germanic William! "Helmet of will/resolution" or "guardian"! Introduced by Anglo-Normans. In folklore, Liam na Lasoige is a Will-o'-the-wisp. V popular name now e.g. actor Liam Neeson, singer/songwriter Liam Gallagher & Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave
Liam short of Irish "Uilliam" or old Germanic William! "Helmet of will/resolution" or "guardian"! Introduced by Anglo-Normans. In folklore, Liam na Lasoige is a Will-o'-the-wisp. V popular name now e.g. actor Liam Neeson, singer/songwriter Liam Gallagher & Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave
Lochlann signifies Scandinavia & esp Norway; "land of lakes/swamps". This name would have struck fear into Irish hearts as the Vikings caused devastation in the 9th & 10th C. Once they began to settle in Ireland & intermarry MacLochlainne ("Son of the Norseman") became popular!
Lochlann signifies Scandinavia & esp Norway; "land of lakes/swamps". This name would have struck fear into Irish hearts as the Vikings caused devastation in the 9th & 10th C. Once they began to settle in Ireland & intermarry MacLochlainne ("Son of the Norseman") became popular!
Lochlann signifies Scandinavia & esp Norway; "land of lakes/swamps". This name would have struck fear into Irish hearts as the Vikings caused devastation in the 9th & 10th C. Once they began to settle in Ireland & intermarry MacLochlainne ("Son of the Norseman") became popular!
Lorcán 'little fierce one'! Used for sons of warriors; at least 2 kings of Leinster named this. Most famous was Lorcán Ua Tuathail (1128–1180), St Laurence O'Toole. Became Archbishop of Dublin & frequently mediated between Irish & English. 1225, canonised by Pope Honorius III. 😇
Lorcán 'little fierce one'! Used for sons of warriors; at least 2 kings of Leinster named this. Most famous was Lorcán Ua Tuathail (1128–1180), St Laurence O'Toole. Became Archbishop of Dublin & frequently mediated between Irish & English. 1225, canonised by Pope Honorius III.
Lorcán 'little fierce one'! Used for sons of warriors; at least 2 kings of Leinster named this. Most famous was Lorcán Ua Tuathail (1128–1180), St Laurence O'Toole. Became Archbishop of Dublin & frequently mediated between Irish & English. 1225, canonised by Pope Honorius III.
Lugaid thought to derive from the god Lug. There were at least 8 High Kings of Ireland who were called this, & 2 Munster kings! One of these, Lugaid mac Con Roí, killed Cú Chulainn. As Lugaid cut off Cú Chulainn's head, his sword fell from his hand & cut off Lugaid's hand!
Lugaid thought to derive from the god Lug. There were at least 8 High Kings of Ireland who were called this, & 2 Munster kings! One of these, Lugaid mac Con Roí, killed Cú Chulainn. As Lugaid cut off Cú Chulainn's head, his sword fell from his hand & cut off Lugaid's hand!
Lugaid thought to derive from the god Lug. There were at least 8 High Kings of Ireland who were called this, & 2 Munster kings! One of these, Lugaid mac Con Roí, killed Cú Chulainn. As Lugaid cut off Cú Chulainn's head, his sword fell from his hand & cut off Lugaid's hand!
Malachy has x2 origin! St Malaghy (d 1148) adopted it from Old Testament prophet Malachi, "my angel"! Also linked with king Maelseachlainn, "follower of St Seachlainn"! That saint better know by Latin Secundinus, 1 of 1st missionaries to Ireland! 👼😇 https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1058647693118095365?s=20
Malachy has x2 origin! St Malaghy (d 1148) adopted it from Old Testament prophet Malachi, "my angel"! Also linked with king Maelseachlainn, "follower of St Seachlainn"! That saint better know by Latin Secundinus, 1 of 1st missionaries to Ireland! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1058647693118095365?s=20
Malachy has x2 origin! St Malaghy (d 1148) adopted it from Old Testament prophet Malachi, "my angel"! Also linked with king Maelseachlainn, "follower of St Seachlainn"! That saint better know by Latin Secundinus, 1 of 1st missionaries to Ireland! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1058647693118095365?s=20
Macdara, "son of oak", originates from St Sinach Macdara (6th C) of St MacDara's Island, Co Galway. Several musicians: Aran Island singer MacDara Ó Conaola, clarinet soloist @macdaraos, 1992 All-Ireland fiddle champion Mac Dara Ó Raghallaigh! 🌳🎶 https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1150993020856221697?s=20
Macdara, "son of oak", originates from St Sinach Macdara (6th C) of St MacDara's Island, Co Galway. Several musicians: Aran Island singer MacDara Ó Conaola, clarinet soloist @macdaraos, 1992 All-Ireland fiddle champion Mac Dara Ó Raghallaigh! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1150993020856221697?s=20
Macdara, "son of oak", originates from St Sinach Macdara (6th C) of St MacDara's Island, Co Galway. Several musicians: Aran Island singer MacDara Ó Conaola, clarinet soloist @macdaraos, 1992 All-Ireland fiddle champion Mac Dara Ó Raghallaigh! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1150993020856221697?s=20
Macdara, "son of oak", originates from St Sinach Macdara (6th C) of St MacDara's Island, Co Galway. Several musicians: Aran Island singer MacDara Ó Conaola, clarinet soloist @macdaraos, 1992 All-Ireland fiddle champion Mac Dara Ó Raghallaigh! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1150993020856221697?s=20
Macdara, "son of oak", originates from St Sinach Macdara (6th C) of St MacDara's Island, Co Galway. Several musicians: Aran Island singer MacDara Ó Conaola, clarinet soloist @macdaraos, 1992 All-Ireland fiddle champion Mac Dara Ó Raghallaigh! https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1150993020856221697?s=20
Michael from Hebrew מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל derived from Q "Who is like God?" Closest links with the archangel. Veneration of St Michael was strong in #Ireland, as monastic settlement of Skellig Michael confirms! Popularised by Michael Collins (d. 1922) & Micheál Mac Liammóir (d. 1978)!
Michael from Hebrew מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל derived from Q "Who is like God?" Closest links with the archangel. Veneration of St Michael was strong in #Ireland, as monastic settlement of Skellig Michael confirms! Popularised by Michael Collins (d. 1922) & Micheál Mac Liammóir (d. 1978)!
Michael from Hebrew מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל derived from Q "Who is like God?" Closest links with the archangel. Veneration of St Michael was strong in #Ireland, as monastic settlement of Skellig Michael confirms! Popularised by Michael Collins (d. 1922) & Micheál Mac Liammóir (d. 1978)!
Michael from Hebrew מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל derived from Q "Who is like God?" Closest links with the archangel. Veneration of St Michael was strong in #Ireland, as monastic settlement of Skellig Michael confirms! Popularised by Michael Collins (d. 1922) & Micheál Mac Liammóir (d. 1978)!
Michael from Hebrew מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל derived from Q "Who is like God?" Closest links with the archangel. Veneration of St Michael was strong in #Ireland, as monastic settlement of Skellig Michael confirms! Popularised by Michael Collins (d. 1922) & Micheál Mac Liammóir (d. 1978)!
Muirchertach, anglicised Murtagh, not too popular these days! Name of 5 Irish kings, inc 2 High Kings! Here's the way #Ireland looked when Muirchertach Ua Briain was High King in the early 12th century!
Muirchertach, anglicised Murtagh, not too popular these days! Name of 5 Irish kings, inc 2 High Kings! Here's the way #Ireland looked when Muirchertach Ua Briain was High King in the early 12th century!
Muirchertach, anglicised Murtagh, not too popular these days! Name of 5 Irish kings, inc 2 High Kings! Here's the way #Ireland looked when Muirchertach Ua Briain was High King in the early 12th century!
Muiredach anglicised to Murdoch/Murray means "chieftain"! Name of 13 Irish kings, 2 poets, an English ealdorman, 3 Scottish Mormaer, Scottish prince & Scottish abbot! Most famous is that island of Inishmurray, Co Sligo is named after 5th century St Muiredach of Killala, Co Mayo!
Muiredach anglicised to Murdoch/Murray means "chieftain"! Name of 13 Irish kings, 2 poets, an English ealdorman, 3 Scottish Mormaer, Scottish prince & Scottish abbot! Most famous is that island of Inishmurray, Co Sligo is named after 5th century St Muiredach of Killala, Co Mayo!
Muiredach anglicised to Murdoch/Murray means "chieftain"! Name of 13 Irish kings, 2 poets, an English ealdorman, 3 Scottish Mormaer, Scottish prince & Scottish abbot! Most famous is that island of Inishmurray, Co Sligo is named after 5th century St Muiredach of Killala, Co Mayo!
Muiredach anglicised to Murdoch/Murray means "chieftain"! Name of 13 Irish kings, 2 poets, an English ealdorman, 3 Scottish Mormaer, Scottish prince & Scottish abbot! Most famous is that island of Inishmurray, Co Sligo is named after 5th century St Muiredach of Killala, Co Mayo!
Muiredach anglicised to Murdoch/Murray means "chieftain"! Name of 13 Irish kings, 2 poets, an English ealdorman, 3 Scottish Mormaer, Scottish prince & Scottish abbot! Most famous is that island of Inishmurray, Co Sligo is named after 5th century St Muiredach of Killala, Co Mayo!
Niall means "warrior/champion", or "cloud", "passionate" or "avid"! Anglicised Neil. Most famous was Niall Noígíallach, "of the Nine Hostages"! Those hostages of this 4th/5th C High King came from Britain, Scotland, France, Saxons & the 5 kingdoms of #Ireland! Ancestor Uí Néills.
Niall means "warrior/champion", or "cloud", "passionate" or "avid"! Anglicised Neil. Most famous was Niall Noígíallach, "of the Nine Hostages"! Those hostages of this 4th/5th C High King came from Britain, Scotland, France, Saxons & the 5 kingdoms of #Ireland! Ancestor Uí Néills.
Niall means "warrior/champion", or "cloud", "passionate" or "avid"! Anglicised Neil. Most famous was Niall Noígíallach, "of the Nine Hostages"! Those hostages of this 4th/5th C High King came from Britain, Scotland, France, Saxons & the 5 kingdoms of #Ireland! Ancestor Uí Néills.
Nollaig/Noel, "Christmas"! e.g. Nollaig Casey is an All-Ireland winner of the fiddle. Nollaig Cleary-Uí Chróinín is an Irish retired ladies' Gaelic footballer. Nollaig Ó Muraíle is an Irish scholar. Nollaig Ó Gadhra was Irish-language activist, journalist & historian in Ireland.
Nollaig/Noel, "Christmas"! e.g. Nollaig Casey is an All-Ireland winner of the fiddle. Nollaig Cleary-Uí Chróinín is an Irish retired ladies' Gaelic footballer. Nollaig Ó Muraíle is an Irish scholar. Nollaig Ó Gadhra was Irish-language activist, journalist & historian in Ireland.
Nollaig/Noel, "Christmas"! e.g. Nollaig Casey is an All-Ireland winner of the fiddle. Nollaig Cleary-Uí Chróinín is an Irish retired ladies' Gaelic footballer. Nollaig Ó Muraíle is an Irish scholar. Nollaig Ó Gadhra was Irish-language activist, journalist & historian in Ireland.
Nollaig/Noel, "Christmas"! e.g. Nollaig Casey is an All-Ireland winner of the fiddle. Nollaig Cleary-Uí Chróinín is an Irish retired ladies' Gaelic footballer. Nollaig Ó Muraíle is an Irish scholar. Nollaig Ó Gadhra was Irish-language activist, journalist & historian in Ireland.
Nollaig/Noel, "Christmas"! e.g. Nollaig Casey is an All-Ireland winner of the fiddle. Nollaig Cleary-Uí Chróinín is an Irish retired ladies' Gaelic footballer. Nollaig Ó Muraíle is an Irish scholar. Nollaig Ó Gadhra was Irish-language activist, journalist & historian in Ireland.
Oisín, "little deer", regarded in legend as greatest poet of Ireland & warrior of fianna in Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. Son of Fionn mac Cumhaill & Sadhbh. His mother was turned into a doe by an evil druid & he had to live in wild until 7! Travelled to Tír na nÓg with Niamh!
Oisín, "little deer", regarded in legend as greatest poet of Ireland & warrior of fianna in Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. Son of Fionn mac Cumhaill & Sadhbh. His mother was turned into a doe by an evil druid & he had to live in wild until 7! Travelled to Tír na nÓg with Niamh!
Oisín, "little deer", regarded in legend as greatest poet of Ireland & warrior of fianna in Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. Son of Fionn mac Cumhaill & Sadhbh. His mother was turned into a doe by an evil druid & he had to live in wild until 7! Travelled to Tír na nÓg with Niamh!
Oscar. os="deer", car="loving". In Irish mythology he was the son of Oisín & grandson of Fionn Mac Cumhaill; refers to his grandmother, Sadhbh, who was enchanted in form of a deer! Joined the Fianna & was most valorous warrior. In one story he enabled his comrades to escape hell!
Oscar. os="deer", car="loving". In Irish mythology he was the son of Oisín & grandson of Fionn Mac Cumhaill; refers to his grandmother, Sadhbh, who was enchanted in form of a deer! Joined the Fianna & was most valorous warrior. In one story he enabled his comrades to escape hell!
Oscar. os="deer", car="loving". In Irish mythology he was the son of Oisín & grandson of Fionn Mac Cumhaill; refers to his grandmother, Sadhbh, who was enchanted in form of a deer! Joined the Fianna & was most valorous warrior. In one story he enabled his comrades to escape hell!
Partholón is a character in medieval Irish Christian pseudo-history. He was leader of 2nd group of people to settle in #Ireland. They arrived c 300 years after Noah's Flood & introduced farming, cooking, brewing & building! After some years, they all died of plague in 1 week!
Partholón is a character in medieval Irish Christian pseudo-history. He was leader of 2nd group of people to settle in #Ireland. They arrived c 300 years after Noah's Flood & introduced farming, cooking, brewing & building! After some years, they all died of plague in 1 week!
Partholón is a character in medieval Irish Christian pseudo-history. He was leader of 2nd group of people to settle in #Ireland. They arrived c 300 years after Noah's Flood & introduced farming, cooking, brewing & building! After some years, they all died of plague in 1 week!
Patrick from Latin Patricius "nobleman"! 5th C St Patrick was Roman British wonder working Christian missionary & bishop in #Ireland; main patron saint. Slave in his youth in Co Antrim, he studied for priesthood in Gaul before returning to Ireland. 😇🔥🐍 https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1030030881010929664?s=20
Patrick from Latin Patricius "nobleman"! 5th C St Patrick was Roman British wonder working Christian missionary & bishop in #Ireland; main patron saint. Slave in his youth in Co Antrim, he studied for priesthood in Gaul before returning to Ireland. https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1030030881010929664?s=20
Patrick from Latin Patricius "nobleman"! 5th C St Patrick was Roman British wonder working Christian missionary & bishop in #Ireland; main patron saint. Slave in his youth in Co Antrim, he studied for priesthood in Gaul before returning to Ireland. https://twitter.com/lorraineelizab6/status/1030030881010929664?s=20
Rónán, "little seal"! Linked with number of saints with animal connections! One had a pet wolf & accused of being a werewolf! One had vision of riding a whale! 6th C Ronan the Silent led mission to Brittany; hence commune of Locronan. Another, in Scotland, chased away the devil!
Rory, "red-haired king", anglicisation of Irish Ruairí/Ruaidhrí/Ruaidhrígh/Raidhrígh! Popular in Middle Ages, e.g. several kings & high kings. Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair/Rory O'Connor was the last High King of #Ireland, before the Norman invasion. 📷Rory O'Connor, Cong Abbey, Connacht
Rory, "red-haired king", anglicisation of Irish Ruairí/Ruaidhrí/Ruaidhrígh/Raidhrígh! Popular in Middle Ages, e.g. several kings & high kings. Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair/Rory O'Connor was the last High King of #Ireland, before the Norman invasion. Rory O'Connor, Cong Abbey, Connacht
Rory, "red-haired king", anglicisation of Irish Ruairí/Ruaidhrí/Ruaidhrígh/Raidhrígh! Popular in Middle Ages, e.g. several kings & high kings. Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair/Rory O'Connor was the last High King of #Ireland, before the Norman invasion. Rory O'Connor, Cong Abbey, Connacht
Séamus, Irish for James, from Jacob in Hebrew! "one who supplants/grabs at the heel"; when Hebrew patriarch Jacob was born, he was grasping his twin brother Esau's heel! Anglo-Normans brought it to #Ireland. e.g. sculptor Seamus Murphy & @NobelPrize winning poet Seamus Heaney.
Séamus, Irish for James, from Jacob in Hebrew! "one who supplants/grabs at the heel"; when Hebrew patriarch Jacob was born, he was grasping his twin brother Esau's heel! Anglo-Normans brought it to #Ireland. e.g. sculptor Seamus Murphy & @NobelPrize winning poet Seamus Heaney.
Séamus, Irish for James, from Jacob in Hebrew! "one who supplants/grabs at the heel"; when Hebrew patriarch Jacob was born, he was grasping his twin brother Esau's heel! Anglo-Normans brought it to #Ireland. e.g. sculptor Seamus Murphy & @NobelPrize winning poet Seamus Heaney.
Séamus, Irish for James, from Jacob in Hebrew! "one who supplants/grabs at the heel"; when Hebrew patriarch Jacob was born, he was grasping his twin brother Esau's heel! Anglo-Normans brought it to #Ireland. e.g. sculptor Seamus Murphy & @NobelPrize winning poet Seamus Heaney.
Seán is Irish of John, which is Hebrew for "God's gracious gift" or "YHWH has been gracious"/"graced by YHWH". Introduced into Ireland by Anglo-Normans who spelt it Jehan. In 16th C, Shane O'Neill famous for victories against Elizabeth I. 📷: Keating, Ó Riada, O'Casey, T. O'Kelly
Seán is Irish of John, which is Hebrew for "God's gracious gift" or "YHWH has been gracious"/"graced by YHWH". Introduced into Ireland by Anglo-Normans who spelt it Jehan. In 16th C, Shane O'Neill famous for victories against Elizabeth I. : Keating, Ó Riada, O'Casey, T. O'Kelly
Seán is Irish of John, which is Hebrew for "God's gracious gift" or "YHWH has been gracious"/"graced by YHWH". Introduced into Ireland by Anglo-Normans who spelt it Jehan. In 16th C, Shane O'Neill famous for victories against Elizabeth I. : Keating, Ó Riada, O'Casey, T. O'Kelly
Seán is Irish of John, which is Hebrew for "God's gracious gift" or "YHWH has been gracious"/"graced by YHWH". Introduced into Ireland by Anglo-Normans who spelt it Jehan. In 16th C, Shane O'Neill famous for victories against Elizabeth I. : Keating, Ó Riada, O'Casey, T. O'Kelly
Seán is Irish of John, which is Hebrew for "God's gracious gift" or "YHWH has been gracious"/"graced by YHWH". Introduced into Ireland by Anglo-Normans who spelt it Jehan. In 16th C, Shane O'Neill famous for victories against Elizabeth I. : Keating, Ó Riada, O'Casey, T. O'Kelly
Senán not so popular! Means "little old wise man", thought there may have been a river god whose name also gave rise to River Shannon. Used of early Irish saints e.g. St Senán mac Geirrcinn (d 544) of Scattery Island📷, Co Clare. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland! Slew huge sea monster
Senán not so popular! Means "little old wise man", thought there may have been a river god whose name also gave rise to River Shannon. Used of early Irish saints e.g. St Senán mac Geirrcinn (d 544) of Scattery Island, Co Clare. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland! Slew huge sea monster
Senán not so popular! Means "little old wise man", thought there may have been a river god whose name also gave rise to River Shannon. Used of early Irish saints e.g. St Senán mac Geirrcinn (d 544) of Scattery Island, Co Clare. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland! Slew huge sea monster
Senán not so popular! Means "little old wise man", thought there may have been a river god whose name also gave rise to River Shannon. Used of early Irish saints e.g. St Senán mac Geirrcinn (d 544) of Scattery Island, Co Clare. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland! Slew huge sea monster
Senán not so popular! Means "little old wise man", thought there may have been a river god whose name also gave rise to River Shannon. Used of early Irish saints e.g. St Senán mac Geirrcinn (d 544) of Scattery Island, Co Clare. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland! Slew huge sea monster
Tadhg, "poet/philosopher/storyteller"! Many Irish kings 10-16th C, esp Connacht & Munster. Most common Co Cork & Kerry. Tadg mac Nuadat, Druid in Fenian Cycle, grandfather of Fionn mac Cumhail! Taig insult & source pride in past at times @tigercooke 🎶🎸👉
Tadhg, "poet/philosopher/storyteller"! Many Irish kings 10-16th C, esp Connacht & Munster. Most common Co Cork & Kerry. Tadg mac Nuadat, Druid in Fenian Cycle, grandfather of Fionn mac Cumhail! Taig insult & source pride in past at times @tigercooke
Tadhg, "poet/philosopher/storyteller"! Many Irish kings 10-16th C, esp Connacht & Munster. Most common Co Cork & Kerry. Tadg mac Nuadat, Druid in Fenian Cycle, grandfather of Fionn mac Cumhail! Taig insult & source pride in past at times @tigercooke
Tigernach "princely"! Inc a king & saints e.g. 2 abbots of Clonmacnoise & patron of Clones📷, Co Monaghan. That St Tigernach (d 549) was given name by St Brigid of Kildare, as he was born from an affair between a king's daughter & Leinster warrior. Tierny & Tiernan anglicisations
Tigernach "princely"! Inc a king & saints e.g. 2 abbots of Clonmacnoise & patron of Clones, Co Monaghan. That St Tigernach (d 549) was given name by St Brigid of Kildare, as he was born from an affair between a king's daughter & Leinster warrior. Tierny & Tiernan anglicisations
Tigernach "princely"! Inc a king & saints e.g. 2 abbots of Clonmacnoise & patron of Clones, Co Monaghan. That St Tigernach (d 549) was given name by St Brigid of Kildare, as he was born from an affair between a king's daughter & Leinster warrior. Tierny & Tiernan anglicisations
Tigernach "princely"! Inc a king & saints e.g. 2 abbots of Clonmacnoise & patron of Clones, Co Monaghan. That St Tigernach (d 549) was given name by St Brigid of Kildare, as he was born from an affair between a king's daughter & Leinster warrior. Tierny & Tiernan anglicisations
Tigernach "princely"! Inc a king & saints e.g. 2 abbots of Clonmacnoise & patron of Clones, Co Monaghan. That St Tigernach (d 549) was given name by St Brigid of Kildare, as he was born from an affair between a king's daughter & Leinster warrior. Tierny & Tiernan anglicisations
Toirdelbach/Toirdhealbhach/Tárlach/Traolach. Anglicised Turlough. "Prompting"; byname meaning "instigator"! Kings, chieftain, landowner, harper. High King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (d 1156) had Cross of Cong📷 made! Turlough O'Carolan📷 (d 1738) blind harper, composer & singer.
Toirdelbach/Toirdhealbhach/Tárlach/Traolach. Anglicised Turlough. "Prompting"; byname meaning "instigator"! Kings, chieftain, landowner, harper. High King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (d 1156) had Cross of Cong made! Turlough O'Carolan (d 1738) blind harper, composer & singer.
Toirdelbach/Toirdhealbhach/Tárlach/Traolach. Anglicised Turlough. "Prompting"; byname meaning "instigator"! Kings, chieftain, landowner, harper. High King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair (d 1156) had Cross of Cong made! Turlough O'Carolan (d 1738) blind harper, composer & singer.
Trevor as well as being Welsh, is Irish. Anglicisation Ó Treabhair (descendant of Treabhar) "industrious/ambitious/prudent". William Trevor (d 2016) novelist, playwright & short story writer. Born #Mitchelstown Co #Cork. @tcddublin (History). @CostaBookAwards x3. Saoi of Aosdána.
Trevor as well as being Welsh, is Irish. Anglicisation Ó Treabhair (descendant of Treabhar) "industrious/ambitious/prudent". William Trevor (d 2016) novelist, playwright & short story writer. Born #Mitchelstown Co #Cork. @tcddublin (History). @CostaBookAwards x3. Saoi of Aosdána.
Trevor as well as being Welsh, is Irish. Anglicisation Ó Treabhair (descendant of Treabhar) "industrious/ambitious/prudent". William Trevor (d 2016) novelist, playwright & short story writer. Born #Mitchelstown Co #Cork. @tcddublin (History). @CostaBookAwards x3. Saoi of Aosdána.
Trevor as well as being Welsh, is Irish. Anglicisation Ó Treabhair (descendant of Treabhar) "industrious/ambitious/prudent". William Trevor (d 2016) novelist, playwright & short story writer. Born #Mitchelstown Co #Cork. @tcddublin (History). @CostaBookAwards x3. Saoi of Aosdána.
Trevor as well as being Welsh, is Irish. Anglicisation Ó Treabhair (descendant of Treabhar) "industrious/ambitious/prudent". William Trevor (d 2016) novelist, playwright & short story writer. Born #Mitchelstown Co #Cork. @tcddublin (History). @CostaBookAwards x3. Saoi of Aosdána.
Túathal: kings, High King & bishop of Scots. Túathal Techtmar "the legitimate" High King of Ireland, ancestor of Uí Néill & Connachta dynasties through grandson Conn of the Hundred Battles. Name may originally refer to local version of Gaulish Toutatis god📷; N.B. TOT ring📷.
Túathal: kings, High King & bishop of Scots. Túathal Techtmar "the legitimate" High King of Ireland, ancestor of Uí Néill & Connachta dynasties through grandson Conn of the Hundred Battles. Name may originally refer to local version of Gaulish Toutatis god; N.B. TOT ring.
Túathal: kings, High King & bishop of Scots. Túathal Techtmar "the legitimate" High King of Ireland, ancestor of Uí Néill & Connachta dynasties through grandson Conn of the Hundred Battles. Name may originally refer to local version of Gaulish Toutatis god; N.B. TOT ring.
Tyrone/Tír Eoghain, "Land of Eoghan" was a kingdom & later earldom of Gaelic Ireland. Eógan mac Néill who it's named after, was a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, who settled there in 5th C. Becoming popular as 1st name. 📷: 15-16th C map 📷: Co Tyrone in present.
Tyrone/Tír Eoghain, "Land of Eoghan" was a kingdom & later earldom of Gaelic Ireland. Eógan mac Néill who it's named after, was a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, who settled there in 5th C. Becoming popular as 1st name. : 15-16th C map : Co Tyrone in present.
Tyrone/Tír Eoghain, "Land of Eoghan" was a kingdom & later earldom of Gaelic Ireland. Eógan mac Néill who it's named after, was a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, who settled there in 5th C. Becoming popular as 1st name. : 15-16th C map : Co Tyrone in present.
In Irish mythology, Uaithne was god The Dagda's harper. "Wood/work/pillar/harmony"! Uaithne Ó Cobhthaigh (d. 1556) was an Irish poet. Uaithne Mág Samhradháin chief of McGovern Clan & Lord of Tullyhaw barony, Co Cavan 1540-death. Anglicised Oney, Owney, Owny, Hewney & Hewny!
In Irish mythology, Uaithne was god The Dagda's harper. "Wood/work/pillar/harmony"! Uaithne Ó Cobhthaigh (d. 1556) was an Irish poet. Uaithne Mág Samhradháin chief of McGovern Clan & Lord of Tullyhaw barony, Co Cavan 1540-death. Anglicised Oney, Owney, Owny, Hewney & Hewny!
In Irish mythology, Uaithne was god The Dagda's harper. "Wood/work/pillar/harmony"! Uaithne Ó Cobhthaigh (d. 1556) was an Irish poet. Uaithne Mág Samhradháin chief of McGovern Clan & Lord of Tullyhaw barony, Co Cavan 1540-death. Anglicised Oney, Owney, Owny, Hewney & Hewny!
Ultán derived from "Ulster". 7th C St Ultan of Ardbraccan, Co Meath, & St Ultan, brother of St Fursey & St Foillan who went to east Anglia & Belgium. @Shmult is head chef. @Ultan_Dillane rugby union player for Connacht. @ultanconlon is singer/songwriter.👉
Ultán derived from "Ulster". 7th C St Ultan of Ardbraccan, Co Meath, & St Ultan, brother of St Fursey & St Foillan who went to east Anglia & Belgium. @Shmult is head chef. @Ultan_Dillane rugby union player for Connacht. @ultanconlon is singer/songwriter.
Ultán derived from "Ulster". 7th C St Ultan of Ardbraccan, Co Meath, & St Ultan, brother of St Fursey & St Foillan who went to east Anglia & Belgium. @Shmult is head chef. @Ultan_Dillane rugby union player for Connacht. @ultanconlon is singer/songwriter.
Ultán derived from "Ulster". 7th C St Ultan of Ardbraccan, Co Meath, & St Ultan, brother of St Fursey & St Foillan who went to east Anglia & Belgium. @Shmult is head chef. @Ultan_Dillane rugby union player for Connacht. @ultanconlon is singer/songwriter.
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