Irish Baby Name · Girl

Eachra

Pronounced: AKH-ra

Meaning: 'Horse-like' or 'pertaining to horses'.

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Eachra
Variants
Echrad
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

An early Irish name appearing in the genealogies, formed from the same root as 'each' (horse), reflecting the high status of horses in Gaelic society.

The story behind Eachra

A rare medieval Gaelic name preserved chiefly in genealogies.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; descriptive name.

Did you know?

Built on the same root as Eachann and Eachna, evoking horse-mastery.

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