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Name Origin

Odhrán is an Irish masculine given name meaning 'little poet' or 'noble poet'. It originates from the Gaelic words 'odhar' (meaning 'poetic' or 'bright') and 'án' (meaning 'little').

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Famous People

Odhrán Mac Niocaill (1932-2018)

Historian and Professor

  • Authored seminal works on Irish history
  • Taught at University College Dublin for decades

Odhrán Murphy (1996-)

Hurler

  • Played for the Kilkenny senior hurling team
  • Won All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship titles

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