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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Hector
- Variants
- Eachaidh, Eachdhonn
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An Irish name corresponding to Scottish Gaelic Eachann; borne by chiefs of the Uí Eachach in early medieval Ulster.
The story behind Eachann
Borne by Gaelic chieftains and gallowglass families, particularly those with Scottish ties.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; warrior name from each (horse).
Did you know?
Cognate with the Scottish Gaelic Eachann (Hector), it has shared cross-channel currency.
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