About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An old Irish name borne occasionally in early medieval Irish records.
The story behind Cathaoin
Cathaoin is recorded in some early Irish genealogies and martyrologies but is exceptionally rare in modern usage.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; rare warrior-feminine name.
Did you know?
A rare Irish name with the elements 'cath' (battle) and a feminine ending.
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