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Eamonn

Name Origin

Eamonn is an Irish masculine given name, a variant spelling of the name Éamon. It originates from the Old Irish name *Éaman*, meaning 'wealthy protector' or 'rich guardian'.

irishmasculinewealthprotectionguardian

Famous People

Eamonn Holmes (1959-)

Television presenter

  • Hosted numerous television shows in the UK, including 'This Morning' and 'GMTV'
  • Recipient of multiple broadcasting awards

Eamonn Coghlan (1952-)

Athlete

  • Olympic silver medalist in the 5000 meters (1980)
  • World champion in the indoor 5000 meters (1983)

Similar Names

Eamon

Sibling Names

Caoimhe

Both Eamonn and Caoimhe are popular Irish names with a strong, traditional feel.

Niamh

Like Eamonn, Niamh is an elegant and classic Irish name with a beautiful sound.

Finn

Both Eamonn and Finn are strong, masculine names with Irish origins, evoking a sense of adventure and courage.