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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Variants
- Finnchú
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Saint Fionnchú of Brigown was a fierce 7th-century Irish abbot famous for his warlike defence of his monastery. The name combines elements meaning fair and hound.
The story behind Fionnchú
Borne by Saint Finnchú of Brigown and by warriors in early Munster genealogies.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; warrior compound name.
Did you know?
The fair hound was a fitting praise-name for a warrior of fast, fierce repute.
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