| [ 1 syll. ao-(d)(h), aod-h ] The boy name Aodh is pronounced as IY- KEY. Aodh is used chiefly in the Irish and Scottish languages, and it is derived from Celtic origins. Aodh's meaning is fire, brightness, splendor. Derived from the element 'aed' meaning fire. Áed (Celtic) is an original form of Aodh. The name was common in ancient times; it was borne by various figures from Irish mythology such as the Celtic god of sun and fire, as well as several high kings. It was commonly Anglicized as Hugh from the medieval period, and more recently as Eugene. The forms Egan and Iagan are double diminutives of Aodh, via the Gaelic Aogán and the earlier Aodhagán. The name Aine (Irish) is the female form of Aodh. Aogán (Irish), Egan (Irish), and Iagan (Scottish) are variants of Aodh. Other variants of Aodh include the pet forms Aodán (Irish and Scottish), Aodhagan (Scottish), Aodhagán (Irish), and Aodhán (Irish and Scottish). See also the related forms, Aidan (English, Irish, and Scottish), Eugene (English), and Hugh (English). Aodh is rarely used as a baby name for boys. It is not listed in the top 1000 names. In 2007, out of the group of boy names directly linked to Aodh, Aidan (English, Irish, and Scottish) was the most regularly used. KEY: English pronunciation for Aodh: IY as in "eat (IY.T)"
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