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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Hugh, Aughey
- Variants
- Eochaid
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
One of the most ancient and prolific names in Irish kingly tradition; borne by Eochaidh Feidhleach, father of Queen Medb, and by countless legendary High Kings.
The story behind Eochaidh
Eochaid Airem married the otherworld woman Étaín; her former husband Midir won her back at fidchell (chess) and bore her away to the síde.
Mythology & legend
Borne by many legendary High Kings, including Eochaidh Airem, husband of Étaín.
Did you know?
Eochaidh Feidhleach, father of Méabh, was the High King who divided Ireland into the four provinces plus Mide.
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