Eoghan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Eoghan is an Irish name that means "born of the yew tree."
Pronunciation
It is pronounced as "O-wen" in English.
O-ən(Irish)
ON(Irish)
Popularity
Eoghan is not a very common name outside of Ireland.

cartoon of the name Eoghan
Cartoon of Eoghan

Eoghan Name meanings & History

Eoghan is an Irish name that means "born of the yew tree.". Possibly means "born from the yew tree", from Old Irish eó "yew" and the suffix gan "born". Alternatively, it might be derived from the Latin name Eugenius. It was borne by several legendary or semi-legendary Irish figures, including a son of the king Niall of the Nine Hostages. Eoghan is mostly used in Ireland.

Zodiac Sign of Eoghan: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Eoghan:

E: Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Expressive

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off

H: Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Haggle,Hope

A: Angry,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious

N: Nervous,Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nagging,Nice

Eoghan is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Eoghan McDermott is a popular Irish broadcaster and radio presenter. Eoghan Quigg is a popular Irish singer who was a contestant on the UK show The X Factor. Eoghan O'Gara is a professional footballer who has played for the Dublin Gaelic football team.

2.) EOGHAN (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: A borrowing from the Scotch and Irish. Eoghan is an ancient name of uncertain derivation. Most believe it is from eoghunn (youth). (EH-VAHN)


3.) Eoghan (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Born of yew; youth

Other Forms: Euan, Ewan, Owen


4.) EOGHAN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Old name meaning “well-born, noble.” Eoghan has been translated into English as Eugene and Owen. (YO-WUHN)


5.) EOGHAN (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Ancient name thought to be derived from êoghunn (youth). Euan, Ewan, Evan, and Hugh are Anglicized forms. Var: Eoghann. (EH-VAHN)


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