There seem to be several origins and meanings of this name, as well as the alternate spelling of “Brodie.” When it comes to its Irish Gaelic origin, it is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word “brothaigh,” which means “fortification.” It would be a good choice for a strong...
As the feminine form of the popular Irish boys’ name Sean, this name means “God is gracious.” The name can also mean “present.” 5 Looking for an Irish baby name? We got them! 22. Shannon This name means “wise river.” The Irish form is Sionainn and it has many spelling vari...
The Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland was founded in 2004 by Gerry Quinn as a not-for-profit corporation to provide a forum for information and activities of interest to individuals of Irish descent particularly those with ancestral ties to County Mayo. They held a half-way-to-St-Patrick's-D...
Since acronyms and initialisms are standardized and remain untranslated, they are only followed by their full spelling in English if the acronym or initialism needs to be explained to the speakers of a different language. In other cases, where the acronym or initialism is rather common, adding ...
This is one of the older Irish terms and it can be traced back as far as 1929 when Sean O’Casey used it in the play ‘Juno and the Paycock’. 4. Stall the ball If you ask someone to ‘Stall the ball’ you’re asking them to hang on/wait. For example, ‘Here, stall the ba...
Their spellings can seem appealingly surprising and unique. (If you’re not well-versed in Gaelic, that is. No? Us either.) Whether you have Irish roots in your family tree, or just love Ireland and its rich culture, choosing an Irish name for your new dog is a great way to show ...
but now we have the cool and modern Aden. With its simple spelling and meaning of “little fire,” this name is appealing and trendy. You may also recognize it as the name of Irish actor Aden Gillen who plays Littlefinger inGame of Thrones. 52.Braden.Along with other names sharing this...
Brendan Cahill is quite right, of course, about how the fada can change the meaning of a word otherwise spelled the same way in Irish. “Sean” for example means “old”, whereas “Seán” means the name “John”). In this case however, I think that given the context, “Aras an Uac...
“360 stereoscopic + volumetric capture” with the help of many local people and the newWest Cork Film Studio.Dr Éimear O’Connorprovided the expert consultations on Sean Keating (below) and features, amusingly, as an exasperated director of the action. If you get a chance to see this ...
The name Sean has a fada when written in Irish –Seán(Shawn) - which is why the endings of Seán and Siobhán rhyme with “lawn” and not “can.” Another example isAisling– meaning “dream” - which is pronounced Ashling (and sometimes spelled that way too). ...