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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Conlaodh

Pronounced: KON-lay

Meaning: Chaste fire; pure fire

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Conleth, Conleath
Variants
Conleth, Conleath
Stronghold region
Leinster

Overview

Borne by Saint Conlaodh, first bishop of Kildare and master craftsman to Saint Brigid; killed by wolves while travelling to Rome in the 6th century.

The story behind Conlaodh

Saint Conlaodh worked closely with Brigid at Kildare as the monastery's bishop and smith; he is said to have been killed by wolves while travelling to Rome.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; 5th-6th century saint.

Did you know?

Saint Conlaodh of Kildare was Brigid's craftsman, smith and bishop.

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