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Irish Baby Name · Girl

Mide

Pronounced: MEE-juh

Meaning: 'Middle' or hypocoristic of Íte.

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Meeda, Ita
Variants
Íde, Ita
Stronghold region
Leinster

Overview

Saint Mide (Íte) of Killeedy was known by this variant. The province of Meath (Mide) takes its name from a related root meaning 'middle'.

The story behind Mide

Said to have first kindled the sacred fire of Uisneach, the symbolic centre of Ireland.

Mythology & legend

Eponymous goddess of the central plain of Ireland.

Did you know?

The province of Meath (Mí, Mide) takes its name from her in some traditions.

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