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  • Irish Saints' Names – January

     

    Below is the January listing of Irish saints’ names as suggestions for naming children, which began a series of monthly updates in the Australian press in 1914. All of the suggested saints have feasts in January and the selection includes a larger than usual number of female saints. Some of the holy men such as Aedan of Ferns are relatively well-known, others are rather more obscure. The holy women include the famous Saint Ita and a Tipperary saint whose popularity has rocketed in recent years, Ciara of Kilkeary:

    IRISH SAINTS’ NAMES.

    There are many who think that the Irish saints are only a few, and so their choice of names for their children is very small. Week by week, a list will be given. The name will be spelt as in Irish and the English equivalent will be given in brackets. The sex is marked m. for males, and f. for females. Only one name is given for each day, but more could be given. Year of death as below.

    January.
    1. Faine (Fannie), f., at Rossory, Co. Fermanagh, in 520.
    2. Mainchin (Munchin), m., at Limerick, in 653.
    3. Fionntan (Finntan), m., at Coonagh, Limerick, in 561.
    4. Maolan (Melan), m., at Clondermot.
    5. Ciar (Keara), at Kilkeare, Tipperary, in 679.
    6. Osnat (Osnata), f., at Glencar, Sligo.
    7. Cuircne (Corcanus), m., at Kilfeach, co. Tipperary.
    8. Iorard (Erard), m., at Ratisbon.
    9. Fionnan (Finnan), m., at Lindisfarne, in 660.
    10. Diarmaid (Dermot), m., at Inishcloghtan, L. Ree, in 540.
    11. Ernan (Ernan), m., in Tory Island, in 7th century.
    12. Conan (Conan), m., at Eigg Island.
    13. Ailill (Elill or Frill), m., at Moville.
    14. Flann (Flann), m., at Cullen, Cork.
    15. Ite (Ita or Mida), f., at Killeedy, co. Limerick, in 570.
    16. Fursa (Fursa), m., in Galway and Louth, died in France in 650.
    17. Ultan (Ultan), m., in Cera, Mayo.
    18. Rodan (Rodan), m., Sligo; also on August 24.
    19. Blatmac (Blamac), m., Iona, 824.
    20. Fechin (Fechin), m., Sligo, 665.
    21. Segene (Segenius), m., Kilshine.
    22. Colma (Colma), f.
    23. Mocheallog (Kellach), m., of Tullyallon.
    24. Manchan (Manohan), m., in 7th century, at Lemanaghan.
    25. Guaire, (Guaire) m., at Aghadowney.
    26. Conan (Conan), m., Isle of Man, 649.
    27. Croine (Cruana), f., in Donegal.
    28. Cainneire (Cannera), f., at Bantry.
    29. Eochaid (Eochy), m., at Clondallan.
    30. Maelbrigde (Melbride), m., Moville and Ratisbon, Bavaria.
    31. Aedan (Aidan), m., of Ferns (born in Cavan), in 632.

    Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 – 1954), Friday 9 January 1914, page 7
    Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 189 – 1954), Friday 16 January 1914, page 9
    Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 – 1954), Friday 23 January 1914, page 8 

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  • Irish Saints' Names – December

     

    A selection of Irish saints’ names as suggestions for naming children, this time those whose feasts fall in the month of December. Plenty of good names here for consideration, including a female saint who has been rediscovered in our times – Saint Samthann of Clonbroney. The Clonard theologian, Aileran the Wise is also on the list as is a reputed sister of Saint Colum Cille at December 23.
     
    IRISH SAINTS’ NAMES.

    There
    are many who think that the Irish saints are only a few, and so their
    choice of names for their children is very small. Week by week, a list
    will be given. The name will be spelt as in Irish and the English
    equivalent will be given in brackets. The sex is marked m. for males,
    and f. for females. Only one name is given for each day, but more could
    be given. Year of death as below.

    DECEMBER.

    1. Nessan (Nessant), m.,  in Wexford, 7th century, also on March 17.
    2. Cummin (Cummian), m., Durrow, 662.
    3. Maccoige (Maccoige), m., Lismore.
    4. Suairleae (Suarla), m., 773.
    5. Senan (Senanus), m.
    6. Breaccan (Braccan or Berchan), m., Ardbraecan.
    7. Ollan (Ollan), m.
    8. Brennan (Brendan), m.
    9. Feidelm (Felima), f.
    10. Modimog (Dimog or Dermot), m., Clonkeen, Tipperary.
    11. Meltog (Eiltene), m., Kinsale.
    12. Finnan (Finnian), m., Clonard, 549, also on 23rd February.
    13. Colm (Colm or Columba), m., Terryglass, 552.
    14. Cormac (Cormac), bp.
    15. Mogain (Mogina or Mona), f., Clogher, 593.
    16. Mobeoc or Beanus (Mobheog), m., Lough Derg and Wexford.
    17. Crowmaol (Crunmael), m. Iona.
    18. Finnian (Frigidian), m., Lucca, Italy, also on 10th December.
    19. Samtann (Safana), f., Clonbrony, Granard, 735.
    20. Fraoc (Fraech), m., Mohill, 6th century.
    21. Flann (Flann), m.
    22. Eimin (Evin or Eimeen), m., Monasterevin
    23. Cuman (Cumania), sister of St. Colmcille.
    24. Cuan (Cuan), m., Timahoe, also on 1st January.
    25. Maolan (Mellan), m.
    26. Moliba (Moliba), m., Annahilt.
    27. Tiobrat (Tobrat), m., Moira.
    28. Muiredeac (Murray or Muiredach), m., Armagh, 1007.
    29. Aileran or Aireran (Aleran), m.,  Clonard, 665.
    30. Ailbe (Elvi), bp., Emly, also on 12th September.
    31. Lugna (Luna), m.


     Southern Cross, Friday 4 December 1914, page 15

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  • Irish Saints' Names – November

     

     
    Time for another instalment of the 1914 series on Irish saints’ names as suggestions for naming children. The November selection contains some well-known saints, Columbanus, Malachy  and Lorcan O’Toole, for example but also many who are rather more obscure, including all of the female ones:
     
    IRISH SAINTS’ NAMES.
     
    There
    are many who think that the Irish saints are only a few, and so their
    choice of names for their children is very small. Week by week, a list
    will be given. The name will be spelt as in Irish and the English
    equivalent will be given in brackets. The sex is marked m. for males,
    and f. for females. Only one name is given for each day, but more could
    be given. Year of death as below.
     
    NOVEMBER.
    1. Alltin (Eltina), f., Killinchy.
    2. Bolcan (Bolcan), m., Lens, France, 650.
    3. Maolmaodog (Malachy), bp., Armagh, 1148.
    4. Tigearnac (Tigernach or Tierna), m., Killachy, Cavan, 806.
    4. Colman (Colman), m., Glen Delmaic, Kells, Kilkenny.
    6. Cronan (Cronan), m., Bangor, 688.
    7. Fionntan (Fintan or FIorentius) m., Strasburg, 687.
    8. Barrfinn (Finnbar or Barrinthus), m., in  Idrone.
    9. Benen (Benen or Benignus), bp., Armagh, 467.
    10. Aed (Aedh or Aidus), m., Killair, Westmeath. 589.
    11. Coirpre (Carbry), m., Coleraine, 540.
    12. Lioban (Livin), m., Ghent, Belgium, 656.
    13. Cillin (Kilian), m., diocese of Arras, France, 7th century.
    14. Lorcan or Labras O’Tuatail (Lawrence), bp., Dublin, 1180.
    15. Connait (Connat or Kenneth), m., Lismore, 759.
    16. Fionntan (Fintan), m.
    17. Duileac (Doolagh), m. Baldoyle.
    18. Ronan (Ronan), m., Drumiskin, Louth.
    19. Aoldobar (Aeldore), m.
    20. Froecan (Fraechan), bp., Bo-cluain. near Cloncany.
    21. Columban (Columbanus), m., Bangor and Bobbio, Italy, 615.
    22. Maedb (Meave), f., Ardagh. 
    23. Roinne (Renna), m.
    24. Ciannan (Cianan or Kianan), m., Duleek, 489.
    25. Finnen (Finchu or Finchan), m., Brigown, Mitchelstown.
    26. Siric (Siric), m., Fereall, W. Meath.
    27. Feargal (Virgilius), m., Saltzburg, 785.
    28. Laidgenn (Laidgen), m.
    29. Fiadnot (Feenata), f.
    30. Toman (Toman), m.

    Southern Cross, Friday 6 November 1914, page 18

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