Aodh

EE, AY, UH

Gaelic

"fire"

Aodh Origin and Meaning

The name Aodh is a boy's name of Gaelic origin meaning "fire".

Aodh, the name of the Celtic sun god meaning "fire", was common in early Scotland. It's also the origin of the wildly popular Irish name Aidan (originally Aodhán). Its pronunciation varies depending on region: AY or EE are Irish pronunciations, and in Scotland it's closer to UH, and has been Anglicized as Hugh.

Popularity of the name Aodh

• 1194 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Aodh

• Aodh Méith 13th,century king of Tír Eoghain (Tyrone), Ireland
• Aodh Mac Cathmhaoil (or Hugh MacCaghwell) Irish Franciscan theologian and Archbishop of Armagh
• Aodh Ó Con Ceanainn King of Uí Díarmata
• Aodh de Blácam (or Hugh Saunders Blackham) Irish journalist

The name Aodh in Pop Culture

• Aodh legendary son of King Lir and Eve