T Names – Irish names starting with T

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Tadhg How do you pronounce the Irish name Tadhg? What does Tadhg mean? Irish name meaning “a poet” or “a philosopher.” In one legend, at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 Tadhg Mór(“Big Tadhg”) O’Kelly is reported to have fought “like a wolf dog” before he was overcome by the Vikings and killed. When he fell a ferocious animal came from the ocean to protect the dead body of the chieftain until it was retrieved by his O’Kelly kinsmen. “A most extraordinary creature, it had the head of a fox, the … Read more

Meaning of the name Terence. Listen and learn how to pronounce Terence so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From an Irish name meaning “”one who aids or assists.”” It is usually translated as Terence and Terry, two names that have become strongly associated with Ireland. Turlough O’Carolan was a 17th century blind harpist and composer who wrote one of the most haunting pieces of Irish music, “”O’Carolan’s Concerto.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Terence Turlough Turlach PRONUNCIATION: “tur + la” ENGLISH: Terence AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Terence and … Read more

Meaning of the Irish name Tierney. Listen and learn how to pronounce Tierney so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Meaning “”lord, chief”” and implies “”lord of the household.”” A sixth-century saint, Tierney of Clones had the privilege of being baptized by St. Conleth of Kildare with St. Brigid as his godmother. As a young man he was captured by pirates and taken to the British king who placed him in the monastery of Rosnat in England. He later returned to Ireland and became Bishop of Clogher in County Down. GENDER: Boy | Male … Read more

Meaning of the Irish name Tomas. Listen and learn how to pronounce Tomas so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: The Irish form of Thomas, a biblical name meaning “”twin.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Tomas PRONUNCIATION: “”toh + moss”” ENGLISH: Thomas AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Tomas and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Tomas:Play Audio for Tomas Back to Irish Boy Names Around the Web: 23 popular Irish names and what they mean. Discover 15 Lucky Irish Baby Names For Your Little One! The Irish Post … Read more

Meaning of the Irish name Turlough. Listen and learn how to pronounce Turlough so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From an Irish name meaning “”one who aids or assists.”” It is usually translated as Terence and Terry, two names that have become strongly associated with Ireland. Turlough O’Carolan was a 17th century blind harpist and composer who wrote one of the most haunting pieces of Irish music, “”O’Carolan’s Concerto.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Turlough Turlach PRONUNCIATION: “”tur + la”” ENGLISH: Terence, Terry Back to Irish Boy Names Around the Web: 23 … Read more