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Scathach

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Pronounced SKAH-thakh /ˈskɑ.θɑx/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Scathach, 'the shadowy one; she who strikes fear' (from scath, 'shadow'); the legendary Scottish warrior-woman who trained the hero Cu Chulainn; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: The shadowy one; she who strikes fear: Scathach is a Celtic warrior-woman. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'SKAH-thakh'). We note the myth.

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MeaningFrom the Old Irish Scathach, 'the shadowy one; she who strikes fear' (from scath, 'shadow'); the legendary Scottish warrior-woman who trained the hero Cu Chulainn; we note the myth

History & Origin

Scathach comes from the Old Irish Scathach, 'the shadowy one; she who strikes fear' (from scath, 'shadow'); the warrior-woman who trained Cu Chulainn (we note the myth). A bold, classic name (said 'SKAH-thakh').

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

Did you know? Scathach is 'the shadowy one; she who strikes fear' in Old Irish (from scath, 'shadow') — the legendary Scottish warrior-woman who trained the hero Cu Chulainn — a bold, storied name (we note the myth; said 'SKAH-thakh').

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References — Scathach — Celtic mythology; warrior-woman

Variations

ScáthachSkatha

Nicknames

Scatha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Scathach mean?

Scathach is Old Irish for 'the shadowy one; she who strikes fear' (from scath); the warrior-woman who trained Cu Chulainn. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Scathach?

It's said SKAH-thakh /ˈskɑ.θɑx/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Scathach a boy or girl name?

Scathach is a girl's name.

How popular is Scathach?

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