Fothad
| Pronunciation | Old Irish: [ˈfɒθəð] Modern Irish: [ˈfˠɔhə(w)] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Irish |
| Meaning | Foundation |
| Region of origin | Ireland, Gaelic Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Fothadh |
Fothad, later Fothadh, is an Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic male given name, meaning "foundation".[1] Bearers include:
- Saint Fothad, 8th century bard and cleric
- Fothad Cairpthech and Fothad Airgthech, legendary joint High Kings of the 3rd century
- Fothad I of Cennrígmonaid, 10th century Scottish supposed bishop
- Fothad II of Cennrígmonaid, 11th century Scottish bishop
References
[edit]- ^ Dictionary of the Irish Language, Compact Edition, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, 1990, p. 338
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