From the experts:
Eamon is one of the traditional Irish names that has not yet emigrated to the US. This Irish name pronounced ay-mon was popularized by early president of the independent republic Eamon de Valera (birth name George), who was born in the United States to an Irish mother and a Cuban father. Eamon definitely has possibilities as a successor to the epidemically popular Aidan/Aiden.
Though it may be an older generation name in Ireland, it would sound fresh elsewhere.
The original spelling of the name is Eamonn.
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Comments
Llamahat Says:
Edward Shaw Says:
More like "Aymin", really.
Edward Shaw Says:
Had the name picked out (Eamonn) as a variant of my own (Edward), when I caught a bit of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Our little Eamonn was about 5 weeks from due when I saw Eamonn Sullivan take a medal from Michael Phelps. A rare thing because that was Phelps' year. So happy to see someone contemporary with the name. Everyone who meets him loves his name.
CaribbeanQueen Says:
I like it too, but for me, I hear "Ey, mon" aka "hey man". Lol
DearestJules Says:
I like this name, but it could sound like "Amen" when said aloud, don't you think?
bearcub27 Says:
Eamon is so cheery and fresh! Although I love the original, Edmund, I like that this name doesn't have any obvious nicknames. And it would be a great way to honor my Irish heritage!
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We used this as a middle name for our son, but totally would have used it as his first of we weren't so in love with the one we used. It is pretty unique/rare without being too weird.
We did get a couple comments about it sounding like Amen or Maester Amon from GOT.