Meaning: Fire
The story
Aodh continues Old Irish Áed, meaning fire. It was borne by early Irish rulers and appears in mythology; Hugh has traditionally served as an Anglicized equivalent.
Spellings & variants
- Hugh
- Aed
- Aodhán
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Short
- Strong
Origins
Aodh comes from Irish.
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