Irish

Tadhg

Pronounced TYGShare

Meaning: Poet

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 1 syllable

The story

Tadhg continues Old Irish Tadg, poet. It belongs to historical Irish rulers as well as legendary figures; philosopher is a broader association rather than the direct gloss.

Spellings & variants

  • Teague
  • Tadgh
  • Tighe

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Tadhg comes from Irish.

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