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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Tuathal

Pronounced: TOO-əl

Meaning: Lord of the people, ruler of the people

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Toole, Toal
Variants
Tuathal
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

Borne by Tuathal Techtmar, legendary High King of Ireland in the 1st century AD, and by numerous medieval saints and chiefs.

The story behind Tuathal

Said to have restored the Milesian kingship after a peasant revolt and to have created the central royal demesne of Mide (Meath).

Mythology & legend

Tuathal Techtmar, ancestor-king of the Irish high kingship.

Did you know?

Tuathal Techtmar was the legendary 1st-century High King who reorganised the Irish provinces.

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