Cailleach Bheur Scotish The hag destroyer goddess who ruled over disease death wisdom seasonal rites and weather magic.

Female names in irish mythology. Éibhear - The meaning of the name is unknown. In Irish mythology Aoife is known as the greatest woman warrior in the world. 50 Irish Girls Names.

103 rows Irish - A virtuous woman. Name of a Saint. The pantheon of Greek and Roman deities such as Athena and Luna along with figures from Celtic Irish Norse Hindu and other classic myths and legends can provide an abundant source of audacious options all combining deep history with not-heard-in-a-long-time freshness.

Bridget f Irish English Irish Mythology Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid meaning exalted one. In Irish mythology this was the name of the goddess of fire poetry and wisdom the daughter of the god Dagda. She is originally noted as the wife of an Irish warrior king named Ailill whom she incites to battle against Ulster.

These Irish witch names are separated into two groups. Probably the most recognizable figure among women in Irish myths is Queen Medb. Athracht and Athrachta are variant form of.

Sorcha is often confused with the popular name Saoirse which means freedom. Cerridwen Irish Keeper of the cauldron goddess of. A form of English name Alana.

A great warrior woman of myth. Irish mythology is riddled with powerful women yet they are quite an enigma. The name belonged to two of the sons of Míl Éibhear Dunn and Éibhear Finn the first of the Gaels to conquer Ireland in Irish mythology.