Aonghus

Gender Masculine
Usage Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Mythology

Meaning & History

From Old Irish Óengus, possibly meaning "one strength" from óen "one" and guss "force, strength". Aonghus (sometimes surnamed Mac Og meaning "young son") was an Irish god of love and youth, one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. He was the son of Dagda and Boann. The name was also borne by an 8th-century Pictish king, several Irish kings, and a few saints, including a 9th-century bishop of Tallaght.

Related Names

VariantsAngus(Irish) Angus, Innes(Scottish) Aonghas(Scottish Gaelic) Óengus(Irish Mythology)
Other Languages & CulturesAngus, Gus(English) Aengus(Medieval Irish) Óengus(Old Irish)
Surname DescendantsAngus, Guinness, Hennessy, MacGinnis, MacGuinness, Mag Aonghuis, McGinnis, McGuinness, Ó hAonghuis(Irish) Angus, Innes(Scottish)

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Images

19th-century depiction of Aonghus Mac Og19th-century depiction of Aonghus Mac Og

Categories

deities, gods, isograms, kings, love deities, numeric meanings, strength, uncertain etymology, youthful deities
Entry updated January 21, 2022