About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Aidan, Aiden, Edan
- Variants
- Aedán, Aodán
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Borne by numerous Irish saints, including Saint Aodhán of Lindisfarne, who evangelised Northumbria in the 7th century from Iona.
The story behind Aodhán
Saint Aodhán of Lindisfarne, sent from Iona at the request of King Oswald, founded the Northumbrian church and is honoured as the apostle of northern England.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; diminutive of Aodh, borne by many saints and kings.
Did you know?
Saint Aodhán of Lindisfarne brought Irish Christianity to Northumbria in the 7th century.
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