About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Lewis, Louis
- Variants
- Laoighseach
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
The masculine form related to the territorial name Laois (Leix), traditionally said to derive from Lugaid Laigne. Used as a given name in Gaelic Ireland.
The story behind Laoiseach
Borne historically by chieftains of the territory of Laois (Loígis) in the midlands.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; descriptive territorial name.
Did you know?
The county of Laois takes its name from his ancestor Lugaid Loígis.
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