Aodhan
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aodhan
Aodhan is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Áedán," which means "little fire" or "little fiery one," combining "aed" (fire) with the diminutive suffix "-án." The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with historical prominence in early medieval Ireland and Scotland, most notably borne by Saint Aodhan of Ferns (6th century) and other early Irish saints.
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Etymology
Aodhan is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish "Áedán," which means "little fire" or "little fiery one," combining "aed" (fire) with the diminutive suffix "-án." The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with historical prominence in early medieval Ireland and Scotland, most notably borne by Saint Aodhan of Ferns (6th century) and other early Irish saints.
Aodhan currently ranks #6,166 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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