Lugh

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Pronounced LOO /ˈlu/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Lugh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'light; the shining one' or 'oath'); the Celtic god of skill, craft, and light, master of every art; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: Light; the shining one: Lugh is the Celtic god of skill and light. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LOO'). We note the god.

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Origin LowCeltic

MeaningFrom the Old Irish Lugh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'light; the shining one' or 'oath'); the Celtic god of skill, craft, and light, master of every art; routes uncertain; we note the god

U.S. rank (2021)#11593

2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Lugh comes from the Old Irish Lugh, of uncertain meaning (variously 'light; the shining one' or 'oath'); the Celtic god of skill and light (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'LOO').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-shining-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lugh is variously 'light; the shining one' or 'oath' in Old Irish — the god of skill, craft, and light, master of every art (his festival Lughnasadh names August) — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'LOO').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Lugh — Celtic mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lugh mean?

Lugh is Old Irish, of uncertain meaning (variously 'light; the shining one' or 'oath'); the god of skill and light. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Lugh?

It's said LOO /ˈlu/ — one syllable.

Is Lugh a boy or girl name?

Lugh is a boy's name.

How popular is Lugh?

Lugh is a very rare name in the U.S.