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Meaning & History

From Old Irish Nuadu, probably from Nodens. In Irish mythology he was the first king of the Tuatha Dé Danann. After he lost an arm in battle it was replaced with one made from silver, and he received the byname Airgetlám meaning "silver hand". He was later killed fighting the monstrous Fomorians led by Balor. This name was also borne by a few semi-legendary Irish kings.

Related Names

VariantsNuadha, Nuadu
Other Languages & CulturesNodens(Celtic Mythology) Nuadu(Old Irish) Nudd, Lludd(Welsh Mythology)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022