Aodh
Irish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Aodh
Aodh means "fire" and derives from Old Irish, rooted in Proto-Celtic *agni-.
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Etymology
Aodh means "fire" and derives from Old Irish, rooted in Proto-Celtic *agni-. The name was borne by various Irish kings and saints, most notably Aodh mac Néill (10th century), and remains in use in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, particularly among Catholic populations.
Aodh currently ranks #418 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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