Irish Baby Name · Boy

Érimón

Pronounced: AIR-i-vone

Meaning: Of obscure origin

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Eremon, Heremon
Variants
Éremón, Heremon
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Brother of Éber Finn and son of Míl; took the northern half of Ireland and became sole High King after killing his brother in battle.

The story behind Érimón

After conquering Ireland from the Tuatha Dé Danann, he and his brother Éber divided the island; Érimón took the north.

Mythology & legend

Son of Míl Espáine and ancestor of the northern Irish.

Did you know?

From him the Connachta, Uí Néill and many northern dynasties claim descent.

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