Turlough
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Turlough
Turlough comes from the Irish name Toirdhealbhach, derived from the Old Irish elements "torc" (boar) and "dhealbhach" (shaped/formed), meaning "shaped like a boar" or more broadly "strong and fierce." The name is primarily used in Irish culture and is associated with medieval Irish kings and chieftains, most notably Turlough O'Connor (1088-1156), who was High King of Ireland.
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Etymology
Turlough comes from the Irish name Toirdhealbhach, derived from the Old Irish elements "torc" (boar) and "dhealbhach" (shaped/formed), meaning "shaped like a boar" or more broadly "strong and fierce." The name is primarily used in Irish culture and is associated with medieval Irish kings and chieftains, most notably Turlough O'Connor (1088-1156), who was High King of Ireland.
Turlough currently ranks #270 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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