Phelim
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Phelim
Phelim is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Féilim, derived from the Old Irish element "fél" meaning "beauty" or "brightness." The name has roots in pre-Christian Irish tradition and was borne by several early Irish kings and saints.
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Etymology
Phelim is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Féilim, derived from the Old Irish element "fél" meaning "beauty" or "brightness." The name has roots in pre-Christian Irish tradition and was borne by several early Irish kings and saints.
Phelim is primarily used in Irish Catholic culture and has strong historical significance in medieval Ireland, particularly among Gaelic nobility; it remained in use through the Irish diaspora but declined significantly after the 19th century.
Phelim currently ranks #4,527 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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