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Name Origin

Riordan is an Irish surname of Gaelic origin, meaning 'royal poet'. It comes from the combination of the words 'rí' (king) and 'bard' (poet).

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Famous People

Rick Riordan (1964-)

Author

  • Bestselling author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series
  • Created the Heroes of Olympus and Kane Chronicles series
  • Won numerous literary awards