About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Donagh, Duncan
- Variants
- Donnchadh, Donagh
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
A modern spelling of Donnchadh, in continuous use since the medieval period.
The story behind Donncha
Donncha mac Briain, son of Brian Boru, was the High King of Munster who survived Clontarf only to die a pilgrim in Rome; the broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing kept the name in modern Irish ears.
Mythology & legend
Same as Donnchadh; the brown warrior.
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