Alannagh
Ireland · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alannagh
Alannagh is an Irish feminine given name meaning "beautiful" or "harmonious," derived from the Old Irish word *ailin* (rock) combined with a diminutive suffix, though often linked to the name Alan or Alannah.
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Etymology
Alannagh is an Irish feminine given name meaning "beautiful" or "harmonious," derived from the Old Irish word *ailin* (rock) combined with a diminutive suffix, though often linked to the name Alan or Alannah. It is primarily used in Irish and Gaelic-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and has historical roots in medieval Irish naming traditions where it was sometimes anglicized as Alannah.
Alannagh currently ranks #689 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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