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Usage Old Irish
Other Forms FormsFaoiltiarna, Faoiltighearna, Faoiltigerna, Whiltierna, Failtigerna (Latinized)

Meaning & History

Derived from Irish Gaelic faol "wolf" (compare Faolán) and tighearna "lord" or "mistress" (compare Tighearnach). This is the name of an obscure Irish saint commemorated on 17 March, whose sex is forgotten, being recorded inconsistently. In modern times it is often treated as feminine, with Faoiltiarn (see Filtiarn) regarded as a "masculine" form.
Added 1/23/2012 by SeaHorse15
Edited 4/18/2012 by SeaHorse15