Tadgh
Irish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Tadgh
Tadgh (also spelled Tadhg) derives from Old Irish and means "poet" or "philosopher," from the root *taxo- meaning "suitable" or "fit." The name is predominantly Irish and Scottish Gaelic, used historically among Celtic peoples and notably borne by several Irish saints and kings, including the 11th-century High King of Ireland.
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Etymology
Tadgh (also spelled Tadhg) derives from Old Irish and means "poet" or "philosopher," from the root *taxo- meaning "suitable" or "fit." The name is predominantly Irish and Scottish Gaelic, used historically among Celtic peoples and notably borne by several Irish saints and kings, including the 11th-century High King of Ireland.
Tadgh currently ranks #10,670 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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