Irish · Gaelic

Aengus

Pronounced AYN-gusShare

Meaning: Possibly one strength

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Aengus is an older spelling in the Aonghus family. Its proposed Irish elements are one and strength; the name also belongs to the mythological god of youth and love.

Nicknames

  • Gus

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Aengus comes from Irish and Gaelic.

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