About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Variants
- Mochaemhóg, Mokevoge
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Saint Mochaomhóg of Liath Mochaemhóg, 7th-century abbot of Leamokevoge in County Tipperary.
The story behind Mochaomhóg
Saint Mochaomhóg of Liath Mór in Tipperary founded a famed school in Munster.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 7th-century saint.
Did you know?
Saint Mochaomhóg's name preserves the affectionate prefix Mo (my) plus Caomhóg (gentle one).
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