About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Anthony, Owney
- Variants
- Oney
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An old Irish name; also the name of the Dagda's harp in mythology, whose three strains brought sleep, joy and weeping.
The story behind Uaithne
The Dagda recovered his stolen harp by calling its true name; it answered with the three magical strains, killing the Fomorians and freeing itself.
Mythology & legend
Harper of the Dagda; rescued from the Fomorians at the Battle of Mag Tuired.
Did you know?
Uaithne was the Dagda's harper, whose harp could play the three sleep-strains: laughter, sorrow and rest.
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