Mór 1

Gender Feminine
Usage Medieval Irish [1]
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmˠoːɾˠ/(Irish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "great" in Irish. This was a popular medieval Irish name. It was probably given in some cases as an alternative to Máire, which was considered too sacred for general use.

Related Names

Rootmór
Other Languages & CulturesMoreen(English) Móirín, Moreen(Irish) Mòr, Mòrag(Scottish Gaelic)
Same SpellingMór 2, Mòr, Mor
User SubmissionMor

People think this name is

classic   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   simple   serious  

Categories

greatness, isograms, medieval, sizes

Sources & References

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