Liadan
Irish (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Liadan
Liadan is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish elements "lia" (gray) and "dan" (poem/verse), literally meaning "gray poem" or "gray poetess." The name is primarily used in Irish culture and is historically associated with early medieval Ireland, notably borne by Liadan, a 7th-century Irish poet and nun.
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Etymology
Liadan is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish elements "lia" (gray) and "dan" (poem/verse), literally meaning "gray poem" or "gray poetess." The name is primarily used in Irish culture and is historically associated with early medieval Ireland, notably borne by Liadan, a 7th-century Irish poet and nun.
Liadan currently ranks #17,762 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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