Love Cethern? Find more names you both agree on.
Swipe Irish names with your partner — no account needed to start.
About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
An Ulster warrior in the Táin Bó Cúailnge, son of Fintan, who fought single combat to defend Ulster from the men of Connacht.
The story behind Cethern
In the Táin, Cethern was so badly wounded he had to be packed in marrow-mash to keep him alive; physicians came one after another and each was killed when his prognosis displeased the warrior; only Fíngin gave a satisfactory diagnosis.
Mythology & legend
Ulster Cycle warrior who fought at the Táin alongside Cú Chulainn.
Did you know?
Cethern died after a doctor told him he had multiple wounds, each of which alone would kill — but he killed the doctor first.
Love Cethern? A keepsake print is coming.
A framed print of Cethern with its meaning and pronunciation. Get an email when they're ready.
Like Cethern? Find more with your partner.
Swipe through hundreds of Irish names and match on the ones you both love.