About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Manus, Magnus
- Variants
- Mánus, Manus
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An older spelling of Mánus, used in the late medieval and early modern period.
The story behind Maghnus
Borne by several Norse-Gaelic kings of the Isles, including Magnus Barefoot of Norway.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; Gaelicised Norse name.
Did you know?
Originally Norse Magnús, brought to Ireland by the Hiberno-Norse and absorbed into the Gaelic stock.
Like Maghnus? Find more with your partner.
Swipe through hundreds of Irish names and match on the ones you both love.
Start Swiping