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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Donnacha

Pronounced: DUN-akh-a

Meaning: Brown warrior

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Donagh, Duncan
Variants
Donnchadh, Donncha
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

A spelling variant of Donnchadh, used in modern Ireland.

The story behind Donnacha

This modernised form is widely used today, both in the Gaeltacht and in Anglo-Irish parents' Irish-name choices.

Mythology & legend

Same as Donnchadh; brown warrior.

Did you know?

Modern Irish spelling of Donncha, a popular boys' name in 21st-century Ireland.

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