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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Lorcán

Pronounced: LOR-kawn

Meaning: Little fierce one

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Laurence, Lorcan
Variants
Lorcan
Stronghold region
Leinster

Overview

Borne by Lorcán Ua Tuathail (Saint Laurence O'Toole), 12th-century Archbishop of Dublin and patron saint of the city, and by Lorcán, grandfather of Brian Boru.

The story behind Lorcán

Saint Lorcán Ua Tuathail (Laurence O'Toole) was Archbishop of Dublin during the Norman invasion and patron saint of the city.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; 12th-century saint.

Did you know?

He brokered the famous treaty of Windsor between High King Ruairí Ó Conchobhair and Henry II in 1175.

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