Aiden in all its spelling variations is the Anglicized version of the Irish Aodhán, which was originally a pet form of the Irish name Aodh (pronounced 'ee'), who was the old Celtic god of the sun and fire. St. Aidan was a famous seventh century Irish saint, noted for his kindness ...
Bridget is the Anglicized form of Brigid, an Irish-Gaelic name that was derived from the wordbrígh, which means "strength." Origin: Scottish and Irish Meaning: "rowan tree; little redhead" Description: Stylish, gentle, and rustic at the same time, Rowan is a name that falls into variou...
Peak Popularity: Maureen has been common in the United States for over a century. It was a top 200 name from 1933 through 1971. After that, use of the name has dwindled, and it is seen much less today. Fun Fact: Actress Maureen McCormick played Marsha, the pretty and popular oldest B...
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STEH rinthis name was created by the novelist Beatrice Coogan in her novelThe Big Wind. It is a shortened form of the phrase "Blawna Stherrim," (In Irish,Bláthna Shteirm) which means 'flower of the storm.' Thanks to J.F. Klein of the Netherlands for bringing this name to my atte...
Cairbre CAR bryeh Carbry a fairly common name in medieval Ireland, this name means possibly, "charioteer" or "bearer" Cairell (m) CA rel Kerrill; Karel; Coireall, Cyril ?? Calbhach (m) COL vakh Calvagh, Charles bald Caoilfhionn (f) KEE lin; KWAY linn Keelin; Kaylin; Caoilinn...
The Hughes surname is an anglicisation of the ancient Celt name Ó hAodha meaning 'fire'. Ó hAodha was an old Irish name in Gaeltacht areas and was also anglicised as Hayes. The native Gaelic O'hAodha septs were located in Counties Cork, Clare, Donegal, Wexford, Sligo and Galway...
“disciple of Saint Seachnall” in Irish. Two Irish high kings from the ninth and tenth centuries bore this powerful name. It's a name that will stand out and evoke regal strength. 79.Manannán.In Irish mythology, Manannán is the god of the sea, and the name means “mountain.” So,...
Means ‘monk’. There was a 6th century saint of that name. Ailill Say:ail-eel A‘sprite’ or other-worldly being. Ailill Molt was an early Irish king. Ailbe Ailbhe Albert |Say:alby alvy A 6th century Irish saint who was a disciple of St Patrick and is said to have been raised by...
Compare Dutch. Irish luck is by 1814, originally an ironic phrase indicating mischance or something done by means other than luck. also from c. 1200 Entries linking to Irish Dutch (adj.) late 14c., of language, "German, non-Scandinavian continental Germanic," also as a noun, "a German ...