Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Lughaidh

LUGHAIDH

GENDER: Masculine

PRONOUNCED: LOO-ee [key]

Meaning & History

Derived from the name of the Irish god LUGH. This was the name of several characters in Irish legend, including the king Lughaidh mac Con.

Related Names

VARIANTS: Lug, Lugaid (Irish Mythology)

OTHER LANGUAGES: Lugus, Lugos (Celtic Mythology), Lleu, Llew (Welsh Mythology)

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