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Peadar

Pronounced: PAD-ər

Meaning: Rock, stone

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Peter
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

The Irish form of Peter, used in Ireland from the early Christian period through devotion to the apostle.

The story behind Peadar

The standard Irish form of Peter, used continuously since the medieval period.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Peter.

Did you know?

Peadar Ó Doirnín was an 18th-century Ulster poet whose 'Úirchill an Chreagáin' is a classic of Gaelic verse.

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