About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Ernan, Ernest
- Variants
- Ernán
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Borne by Saint Earnán, an uncle of Saint Colm Cille who accompanied him to Iona.
The story behind Earnán
Saint Earnán was a kinsman of Colmcille who established a monastery on the wild island of Tory.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century saint and disciple of Colmcille.
Did you know?
Saint Earnán of Torach gave his name to Tory Island off Donegal.
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