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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