Caoimhin
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Caoimhin
Caoimhin means "handsome" or "comely" and derives from the Irish elements "caom" (gentle/kind) and "finn" (fair/white), with roots in Old Irish.
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Etymology
Caoimhin means "handsome" or "comely" and derives from the Irish elements "caom" (gentle/kind) and "finn" (fair/white), with roots in Old Irish. The name is primarily used in Irish culture and has been borne by several Irish saints, most notably Saint Caoimhin of Glendalough (6th century), an important figure in Irish Christianity.
Caoimhin currently ranks #4,678 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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