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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Faoileann

Pronounced: FWEE-lan

Meaning: Seagull; fair maiden

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About the name

Origin
Irish
Variants
Faoiltigern
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

An old Irish name found in the genealogies; relatively rare.

The story behind Faoileann

A modern Irish name evoking the seabirds of the western coasts.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; nature name.

Did you know?

From the Irish word for seagull, faoileann.

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