Meaning: Little wolf
The story
Faolán combines an old Irish word for wolf with a diminutive ending. The name is associated with an Irish saint who worked in Scotland.
Spellings & variants
- Fillan
- Phelan
- Felan
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Faolán comes from Irish and Gaelic.
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