Gender Masculine

Meaning & History

From the Old Irish name Eochaid meaning "horseman", derived from ech "horse". This name was borne by many historical and legendary Irish kings.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesEochaid(Old Irish)

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Sources & References

  1. O'Brien, Kathleen M. Index of Names in Irish Annals, available from https://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Masculine/Eochaid.shtml.
Entry added April 5, 2022