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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Oilithir

Pronounced: IL-i-her

Meaning: Pilgrim

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About the name

Origin
Irish
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Borne by Saint Oilithir of Inishcaltra, 6th-century anchorite.

The story behind Oilithir

A name suggesting a child dedicated to spiritual journey; rare but distinctive.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; descriptive name.

Did you know?

From the Irish word oilithir, meaning pilgrim.

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