Gender Masculine

Meaning & History

Means "calf herder", derived from Old Irish lóeg "calf". In Irish legend Lóegaire Búadach was an Ulster warrior. He saved the life of the poet Áed, but died in the process. This was also the name of several Irish high kings.

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Other Languages & CulturesLaoghaire, Leary(Irish)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022