Aodh
[iː]Meaning
from Old Irish áed, meaning "fire"
Background Story
Aodh comes from the Old Irish word áed, meaning "fire". It was a very popular name in early Ireland, borne by numerous figures in Irish mythology and several high kings, and it has been traditionally Anglicized as Hugh. The name is used in English, French, Old Irish and Spanish.
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