Feidlimid

Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage Old Irish [1], Irish Mythology

Meaning & History

Traditionally said to mean "ever good", it might be related to Old Irish feidil "enduring, constant". This was the name of three early kings of Munster. It was also borne by a 6th-century saint, typically called Saint Felim. In Irish legend, it was the name of the father of Deirdre.

Related Names

VariantsFedelmid, Fedlimid(Old Irish) Fedelmid, Fedlimid(Irish Mythology)
Other Languages & CulturesFeidhlim, Feilim, Felim, Phelim, Feidhlimidh(Irish)

Categories

beauty, eternity, goodness, kings, legend, mythology, saints, strength, time periods, uncertain etymology, virtues

Sources & References

  1. O'Brien, Kathleen M. Index of Names in Irish Annals, available from https://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Masculine/Feidhlimidh.shtml.
Entry updated January 21, 2022