Ornaith
Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ornaith
The given name 'Ornaith' is derived from the Old Irish word 'ornaithe', meaning 'golden' or 'precious', and is related to the Proto-Celtic word '*or-no-', which also means 'gold'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ornaith' is derived from the Old Irish word 'ornaithe', meaning 'golden' or 'precious', and is related to the Proto-Celtic word '*or-no-', which also means 'gold'. The name 'Ornaith' is used in Irish culture and is associated with Saint Ornaith, a 7th-century Irish saint.
Ornaith currently ranks #868 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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