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Yes, Margaret is considered a traditional name in Ireland, though its origins are Greek, derived from the word "margaritēs," meaning "pearl." The name has been widely used in various cultures, including Irish, where it has several variations, such as Mairead. It has been popular in Ireland for centuries and is associated with many historical figures and saints.
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What does Meaghan mean?
Meaghan is not a traditional Irish name but an English variant of Megan. And Megan is a Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret is an English name derived from Greek meaning "pearl". see www.behindthename.com
Did edmund kennedy have a wife?
No, he never married, but he had a son by an affair with an immigrant Irish girl, by the name of Margaret Murphy.
What does the name Megan mean in Welsh?
MEGANGender: FeminineUsage: WelshPronounced: MEG-AN (English)Welsh diminutive of MARGARET. In the English-speaking world outside of Wales it has only been regularly used since the middle of the 20th century.This name is incorrectly identified as Irish. It's not.It is a diminutive form of Margaret, much like Meg, Maggie, Peggy, etc. in English.Often mistaken for Irish.
What is Margaret Thatcher's maiden name?
Before marrying in 1951, Margaret Thatcher's maiden name was Margaret Hilda Roberts.
What is the Irish for the name Amy?
There is no Irish version of the name.
Is Megan an Irish name?
No. Although it sounds as if it might be Irish, it's actually a Welsh form of Margaret.
Is the name Megan Irish or greek?
It is not Irish, it's Welsh.It is a diminutive of Margaret which in turn is from the Greek margarités.
What country does the name name margery come from?
The first name Margery has English and Irish origins. It is also a form of Margaret.
What does Meaghan mean?
Meaghan is not a traditional Irish name but an English variant of Megan. And Megan is a Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret is an English name derived from Greek meaning "pearl". see www.behindthename.com
How do you spell Meghan in Gaelic?
It's a Welsh name Megan a form of Margaret;Irish would use Peig or Peigín.Scottish Gaelic is Magaidh or Peigi.Although Megan/Meghan may sound Irish, it isn't.
Did edmund kennedy have a wife?
No, he never married, but he had a son by an affair with an immigrant Irish girl, by the name of Margaret Murphy.
What is the correct pronunciation of the Irish name Meghan?
Despite it's appearance it is not Irish, it is Welsh: Megan (meg-gan) a form of Margaret. Spellings such as Meghan and Meaghan are American attempts to make it look Irish.
What has the author Margaret Barrington written?
Margaret. Barrington has written: 'Portrait of an Irish lady'
What has the author Margaret E Fitzgerald written?
Margaret E. Fitzgerald has written: 'The uncounted Irish in Canada and the United States' -- subject(s): Emigration and immigration, Genealogy, History, Ireland, Irish, Irish Americans, Irish Canadians
What name does Megan mean?
Megan it from Greek, Welsh, Irish- It is said to be "great" and "brave," but may also be "precious," or "pearl." For Margaret.
How do you spell meagan in Irish Gaelic with accent marks and everything?
I hate to disappoint you but it has no Irish Gaelic spelling. In fact it's not even Irish: it is a Welsh name, a pet form of Margaret. It's original spelling is Megan [meg-an]. I suppose it's similar to Caitlin/Katelyn: an American phenomenon. The "name books" used in the USA are full of misinformation. The closest Irish name would be Peig or Peigín.
What is the Maori name for Margaret?
The Maori name for Margaret is Makere.
