The name leprechaun is derived from the Irish language word leipreachán, defined as "a pygmy, a Sprite, or leprechaun"---according to most sources, the word is thought to be a corruption of Middle Irish luchrupán, from the Old Irish luchorpán, a compound of the roots lú (small) and corp (body).
The name leprechaun is derived from the Irish language word leipreachán, defined as "a pygmy, a Sprite, or leprechaun"---according to most sources, the word is thought to be a corruption of Middle Irish luchrupán, from the Old Irish luchorpán, a compound of the roots lú (small) and corp (body).
"Leprechaun"
No. No one 'made up' the leprechaun. They were just there.
No, Clancy is not the name of Notre Dame's leprechaun. The official name of Notre Dame's leprechaun mascot is simply "the Leprechaun." This mascot has been a symbol of the university's spirit and pride during athletic events.
Lucky
LEPRECHAUN - one of the small mythical Irish people
Ireland
Staf
Dress up in a leprechaun costume to pleasure him.
Harry came up with the name :)
Erin Westbrook
A flute or piccolo