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Aodh
OriginGaelic
Meaning"fire"
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About Aodh
Aodh, the name of the Celtic sun god meaning "fire", was common in early Scotland. It's also the origin of the wildly popular Irish name Aidan (originally Aodhán). Its pronunciation varies depending on region: AY or EE are Irish pronunciations, and in Scotland it's closer to UH, and has been Anglicized as Hugh.
Pronounced AY-uh; EE.
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- Aodh de Blácam (or Hugh Saunders Blackham)
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- Aodh
legendary son of King Lir and Eve
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