About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Duncan, Donagh, Denis
- Variants
- Donncha, Donough
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Borne by Donnchadh, son of Brian Boru, who was briefly King of Munster after his father's death; a popular royal name in medieval Ireland.
The story behind Donnchadh
After Brian's death at Clontarf in 1014, Donnchadh ruled as King of Munster until 1064; he resigned and made the long journey to Rome, where he died and was buried.
Mythology & legend
Multiple medieval kings, including the son of Brian Boru.
Did you know?
Donnchadh mac Briain succeeded his father Brian Boru and lived to make a pilgrimage to Rome.
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