Name profile

BoyPronounced Irish /ˈeː/; Irish /ˈiː/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈɯːɣ/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈɯː/

Aodh

A name meaning "fire".

Quick answer

Aodh is a boy name meaning "fire".

Pronunciation: Irish /ˈeː/; Irish /ˈiː/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈɯːɣ/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈɯː/.

GenderBoy
Meaningfire
PronunciationIrish /ˈeː/; Irish /ˈiː/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈɯːɣ/; Scottish Gaelic /ˈɯː/

Meaning and history

From Old Irish Áed, which meant "fire". This was a very popular name in early Ireland, being borne by numerous figures in Irish mythology and several high kings. It has been traditionally Anglicized as Hugh.

Notes and context

Usage: irish, scottish gaelic, irish mythology