About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Lucy, Louise, Lisa
- Variants
- Laoiseach
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Laoise (Lugaid's daughter) in early Irish genealogies; the modern feminine name derives from this and from association with County Laois.
The story behind Laoise
A modern Irish-language name based on the county and ancient territory of Laois (Loígis).
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; modern Irish name from the county of Laois.
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Has been among Ireland's top 30 girls' names every year since 2010.
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