Ireland - Last Names

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Ireland

/ˈaɪərlənd/

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Moderate

Meaning

From Ireland, the island nation in the North Atlantic

Represents connection to homeland, ancestry, and national identity; often symbolizes pride in Irish heritage and cultural resilience.

Symbolism

Embodies themes of emerald landscapes, Celtic tradition, spiritual depth, and enduring cultural identity; associated with luck, folklore, and poetic romanticism.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English 'Īraland', which itself comes from the Old Norse 'Írland', meaning 'land of the Irish'; ultimately rooted in the Gaelic 'Éire' (Ireland) combined with the Germanic suffix '-land'.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Originating as a toponymic surname from the island nation of Ireland, it reflects ancestral ties to

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