Irish Baby Name · Boy

Mochaomhóg

Pronounced: moe-KEE-vohg

Meaning: My dear gentle one

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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