Faolan

Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Faolan

How do you pronounce Irish name Faolan?

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What does the Irish name Faolan mean?

Comes from the word faol “wolf”. The earliest record of the name seems to be for a follower of the warrior Fionn Mac Cool (read the legend) who was so loyal that he would have rescued Fionn from captivity, even from God himself.

What is the Gender for the Irish name Faolan?

Boy | Male

Is Faolan a boy or girl name?

Faolan is traditionally given to a boy.

How do you spell Faolan in Irish?

It is spelled “Faolan”.

How do you pronounce Irish name Faolan?

It is pronounced “fwail + awn”

What is the English equivalent names of Faolan?

IN English, Faolan can sometimes be spelled as Phelan.

Is Faolan a rare name?

Faolan is a pretty rare name in Ireland. In 2021, there was less than 3 babies born with the name Faolan in Ireland. Source: cso.ie