That’s why it’s usually preceded by the article “the” – because it isn’t so much a name as it’s a title. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die.
This connection is further noted by Patricia Lysaght: "In certain areas of Ireland this supernatural being is, in addition to the name banshee, also called the badhb".
[1] Sometimes she appears as one of three sisters, the daughters of Ernmas: Morrígan, Badb and Macha. [22] The 8th century O'Mulconry's Glossary says that Macha is one of the three morrígna. [1] She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. Although these languages evolved from a common source (called "Common Celtic"), by the time we have records of them, they had split into a number of distinct languages.
Cúchulainn now knows who she is, and tells her that had he known before, they would not have parted in enmity. Talybont: Y Lolfa, 1984.
(A typical example of this is the name of a local saint, which Geoffrey renders phonetically as Duvianus, but which would have been Dubianus in the written sources he was using. The Morrigan – The Great Queen. Alistair - As far back as it can go, it’s stem from some Greek phrase or word that means to “repel men” or more accurately a Warrior or fighter. And the goddess is also sometimes described as a monster in female form, akin to how Morrigan is a shapeshifter.
Kieran: Irish, meaning "Dark Haired Child". Morrigan Also: Morrígu, Mórrígu Ir. It is a name appearing in Irish legend which is entirely unrelated to the other names discussed here and for which there is no evidence of ordinary use prior to 1600, and probably prior to modern times. It appears in Old Welsh as Morcant (pronounced "mo:r-GANT"), in Early Medieval Welsh as Morgant (pronounced "MO:R-gan" -- the "t" is most likely silent by this time), and in later Medieval Welsh as Morgan, the same form it has in Modern Welsh. Morrígan or Morrígu is the Old Irish name of an ancient Irish war-goddess. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and death.
Gruffudd, Heini. The French saw the name Morgen and guessed that it would be best represented by Morgain (pronounced "mo:r-ge:n").
Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a historical writer in the 12th century. Meanings and history of the name Morrigan. "[12] Likewise, Maria Tymoczko writes, "The welfare and fertility of a people depend on their security against external aggression," and notes that "warlike action can thus have a protective aspect. Law Demons in Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku Demons, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Morrigan?oldid=381803, Instant death to a single foe. The Morrígan's reply is difficult to interpret, but involves pursuing, destroying and subduing. ), This page was last edited on 30 October 2020, at 21:29. In between combats, the Morrígan appears to him as a young woman and offers him her love and her aid in the battle, but he rejects her offer.
In response to this perceived challenge, and his ignorance of her role as a sovereignty figure, he insults her.
(The periods are defined differently for different languaes, so this is a compromise.). This article concerns itself primarily with Irish and Welsh, with occasional references to Gaulish. 96, Arthur Cotterell, "The Encyclopedia of Mythology", 2010, pp. -Maxwell (male): English, means "Great Stream" or "Great Well".
Máire Herbert, "Transmutations of an Irish Goddess", in Miranda Green & Sandra Billington (ed. The Morrigan is later wounded by Cu Chulainn when she attacks him in different animal forms. Morrigan [Gruffudd]. LOL I do prefer Morganna, but it doesn't pair as well with Gwendolyn. The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. As for Net, there is some speculation that it may be a variation on Nuada, who in his British varient of Nodens, is equated with Mars; and then there is Nemed, who is also married to Macha, who battled the Fomorians, much like the later King Nuada. The Morrígan, sometimes known simply as Morrígan or Morrígu, was the anglicized form of the Gaelic Mór-Ríoghain. Aberystwyth: The National Library of Wales, 1979. [Bromwich] Later, the form Morgaine evolved by analogy with other French women's names ending in -e. There appears to be no evidence that the literary name Morgain was used by actual people before 1600.
[4][12] The three Morrígna are also named as sisters of the three land goddesses Ériu, Banba and Fódla.
There are several variations of the spellings of this Goddess name including: Freyja, Freyr and Freyja. (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Dizionario dei Nomi Italiani.
[OC&M].
The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo- European Roots.
My parents named me after seeing it in a baby names book. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1940. As it turns out, the Old Irish name Muirgen has a cognate in Old Welsh: Morgen. Withycombe, E. G. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names (3rd Ed.). Other times, he borrowed names from written sources that had once been used, but which he didn't recognize. [6][7], The Morrígan is often described as a trio of individuals, all sisters, called "the three Morrígna". She gives Cúchulainn three drinks of milk. As battle is about to be joined, the Tuatha Dé leader, Lug, asks each what power they bring to the battle. [33], The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, and is often interpreted as a "war goddess". [18], In the Middle Irish period, the name is often spelled Mórrígan with a lengthening diacritic over the o, seemingly intended to mean "Great Queen" (Old Irish mór, "great";[14] this would derive from a hypothetical Proto-Celtic *Māra Rīganī-s). When Odras falls asleep, the Morrígan turns her into a pool of water that feeds into the River Shannon. [Llan Dav, Bartrum] There is some important timing to keep track of here: although Morgen and Morgan appear very much alike, they are different names taken from different periods. She was a shape-shifter and looked over the rivers, fresh water and lakes. Personal experiences with the name Morrigan. Gaelic Dictionary G-E E-G. Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1988.
That’s why it’s usually preceded by the article “the” – because it isn’t so much a name as it’s a title. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die.
This connection is further noted by Patricia Lysaght: "In certain areas of Ireland this supernatural being is, in addition to the name banshee, also called the badhb".
[1] Sometimes she appears as one of three sisters, the daughters of Ernmas: Morrígan, Badb and Macha. [22] The 8th century O'Mulconry's Glossary says that Macha is one of the three morrígna. [1] She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. Although these languages evolved from a common source (called "Common Celtic"), by the time we have records of them, they had split into a number of distinct languages.
Cúchulainn now knows who she is, and tells her that had he known before, they would not have parted in enmity. Talybont: Y Lolfa, 1984.
(A typical example of this is the name of a local saint, which Geoffrey renders phonetically as Duvianus, but which would have been Dubianus in the written sources he was using. The Morrigan – The Great Queen. Alistair - As far back as it can go, it’s stem from some Greek phrase or word that means to “repel men” or more accurately a Warrior or fighter. And the goddess is also sometimes described as a monster in female form, akin to how Morrigan is a shapeshifter.
Kieran: Irish, meaning "Dark Haired Child". Morrigan Also: Morrígu, Mórrígu Ir. It is a name appearing in Irish legend which is entirely unrelated to the other names discussed here and for which there is no evidence of ordinary use prior to 1600, and probably prior to modern times. It appears in Old Welsh as Morcant (pronounced "mo:r-GANT"), in Early Medieval Welsh as Morgant (pronounced "MO:R-gan" -- the "t" is most likely silent by this time), and in later Medieval Welsh as Morgan, the same form it has in Modern Welsh. Morrígan or Morrígu is the Old Irish name of an ancient Irish war-goddess. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and death.
Gruffudd, Heini. The French saw the name Morgen and guessed that it would be best represented by Morgain (pronounced "mo:r-ge:n").
Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a historical writer in the 12th century. Meanings and history of the name Morrigan. "[12] Likewise, Maria Tymoczko writes, "The welfare and fertility of a people depend on their security against external aggression," and notes that "warlike action can thus have a protective aspect. Law Demons in Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku Demons, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Morrigan?oldid=381803, Instant death to a single foe. The Morrígan's reply is difficult to interpret, but involves pursuing, destroying and subduing. ), This page was last edited on 30 October 2020, at 21:29. In between combats, the Morrígan appears to him as a young woman and offers him her love and her aid in the battle, but he rejects her offer.
In response to this perceived challenge, and his ignorance of her role as a sovereignty figure, he insults her.
(The periods are defined differently for different languaes, so this is a compromise.). This article concerns itself primarily with Irish and Welsh, with occasional references to Gaulish. 96, Arthur Cotterell, "The Encyclopedia of Mythology", 2010, pp. -Maxwell (male): English, means "Great Stream" or "Great Well".
Máire Herbert, "Transmutations of an Irish Goddess", in Miranda Green & Sandra Billington (ed. The Morrigan is later wounded by Cu Chulainn when she attacks him in different animal forms. Morrigan [Gruffudd]. LOL I do prefer Morganna, but it doesn't pair as well with Gwendolyn. The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. As for Net, there is some speculation that it may be a variation on Nuada, who in his British varient of Nodens, is equated with Mars; and then there is Nemed, who is also married to Macha, who battled the Fomorians, much like the later King Nuada. The Morrígan, sometimes known simply as Morrígan or Morrígu, was the anglicized form of the Gaelic Mór-Ríoghain. Aberystwyth: The National Library of Wales, 1979. [Bromwich] Later, the form Morgaine evolved by analogy with other French women's names ending in -e. There appears to be no evidence that the literary name Morgain was used by actual people before 1600.
[4][12] The three Morrígna are also named as sisters of the three land goddesses Ériu, Banba and Fódla.
There are several variations of the spellings of this Goddess name including: Freyja, Freyr and Freyja. (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Dizionario dei Nomi Italiani.
[OC&M].
The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo- European Roots.
My parents named me after seeing it in a baby names book. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1940. As it turns out, the Old Irish name Muirgen has a cognate in Old Welsh: Morgen. Withycombe, E. G. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names (3rd Ed.). Other times, he borrowed names from written sources that had once been used, but which he didn't recognize. [6][7], The Morrígan is often described as a trio of individuals, all sisters, called "the three Morrígna". She gives Cúchulainn three drinks of milk. As battle is about to be joined, the Tuatha Dé leader, Lug, asks each what power they bring to the battle. [33], The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, and is often interpreted as a "war goddess". [18], In the Middle Irish period, the name is often spelled Mórrígan with a lengthening diacritic over the o, seemingly intended to mean "Great Queen" (Old Irish mór, "great";[14] this would derive from a hypothetical Proto-Celtic *Māra Rīganī-s). When Odras falls asleep, the Morrígan turns her into a pool of water that feeds into the River Shannon. [Llan Dav, Bartrum] There is some important timing to keep track of here: although Morgen and Morgan appear very much alike, they are different names taken from different periods. She was a shape-shifter and looked over the rivers, fresh water and lakes. Personal experiences with the name Morrigan. Gaelic Dictionary G-E E-G. Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1988.
That’s why it’s usually preceded by the article “the” – because it isn’t so much a name as it’s a title. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die.
This connection is further noted by Patricia Lysaght: "In certain areas of Ireland this supernatural being is, in addition to the name banshee, also called the badhb".
[1] Sometimes she appears as one of three sisters, the daughters of Ernmas: Morrígan, Badb and Macha. [22] The 8th century O'Mulconry's Glossary says that Macha is one of the three morrígna. [1] She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. Although these languages evolved from a common source (called "Common Celtic"), by the time we have records of them, they had split into a number of distinct languages.
Cúchulainn now knows who she is, and tells her that had he known before, they would not have parted in enmity. Talybont: Y Lolfa, 1984.
(A typical example of this is the name of a local saint, which Geoffrey renders phonetically as Duvianus, but which would have been Dubianus in the written sources he was using. The Morrigan – The Great Queen. Alistair - As far back as it can go, it’s stem from some Greek phrase or word that means to “repel men” or more accurately a Warrior or fighter. And the goddess is also sometimes described as a monster in female form, akin to how Morrigan is a shapeshifter.
Kieran: Irish, meaning "Dark Haired Child". Morrigan Also: Morrígu, Mórrígu Ir. It is a name appearing in Irish legend which is entirely unrelated to the other names discussed here and for which there is no evidence of ordinary use prior to 1600, and probably prior to modern times. It appears in Old Welsh as Morcant (pronounced "mo:r-GANT"), in Early Medieval Welsh as Morgant (pronounced "MO:R-gan" -- the "t" is most likely silent by this time), and in later Medieval Welsh as Morgan, the same form it has in Modern Welsh. Morrígan or Morrígu is the Old Irish name of an ancient Irish war-goddess. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and death.
Gruffudd, Heini. The French saw the name Morgen and guessed that it would be best represented by Morgain (pronounced "mo:r-ge:n").
Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a historical writer in the 12th century. Meanings and history of the name Morrigan. "[12] Likewise, Maria Tymoczko writes, "The welfare and fertility of a people depend on their security against external aggression," and notes that "warlike action can thus have a protective aspect. Law Demons in Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku Demons, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Morrigan?oldid=381803, Instant death to a single foe. The Morrígan's reply is difficult to interpret, but involves pursuing, destroying and subduing. ), This page was last edited on 30 October 2020, at 21:29. In between combats, the Morrígan appears to him as a young woman and offers him her love and her aid in the battle, but he rejects her offer.
In response to this perceived challenge, and his ignorance of her role as a sovereignty figure, he insults her.
(The periods are defined differently for different languaes, so this is a compromise.). This article concerns itself primarily with Irish and Welsh, with occasional references to Gaulish. 96, Arthur Cotterell, "The Encyclopedia of Mythology", 2010, pp. -Maxwell (male): English, means "Great Stream" or "Great Well".
Máire Herbert, "Transmutations of an Irish Goddess", in Miranda Green & Sandra Billington (ed. The Morrigan is later wounded by Cu Chulainn when she attacks him in different animal forms. Morrigan [Gruffudd]. LOL I do prefer Morganna, but it doesn't pair as well with Gwendolyn. The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. As for Net, there is some speculation that it may be a variation on Nuada, who in his British varient of Nodens, is equated with Mars; and then there is Nemed, who is also married to Macha, who battled the Fomorians, much like the later King Nuada. The Morrígan, sometimes known simply as Morrígan or Morrígu, was the anglicized form of the Gaelic Mór-Ríoghain. Aberystwyth: The National Library of Wales, 1979. [Bromwich] Later, the form Morgaine evolved by analogy with other French women's names ending in -e. There appears to be no evidence that the literary name Morgain was used by actual people before 1600.
[4][12] The three Morrígna are also named as sisters of the three land goddesses Ériu, Banba and Fódla.
There are several variations of the spellings of this Goddess name including: Freyja, Freyr and Freyja. (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Dizionario dei Nomi Italiani.
[OC&M].
The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo- European Roots.
My parents named me after seeing it in a baby names book. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1940. As it turns out, the Old Irish name Muirgen has a cognate in Old Welsh: Morgen. Withycombe, E. G. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names (3rd Ed.). Other times, he borrowed names from written sources that had once been used, but which he didn't recognize. [6][7], The Morrígan is often described as a trio of individuals, all sisters, called "the three Morrígna". She gives Cúchulainn three drinks of milk. As battle is about to be joined, the Tuatha Dé leader, Lug, asks each what power they bring to the battle. [33], The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, and is often interpreted as a "war goddess". [18], In the Middle Irish period, the name is often spelled Mórrígan with a lengthening diacritic over the o, seemingly intended to mean "Great Queen" (Old Irish mór, "great";[14] this would derive from a hypothetical Proto-Celtic *Māra Rīganī-s). When Odras falls asleep, the Morrígan turns her into a pool of water that feeds into the River Shannon. [Llan Dav, Bartrum] There is some important timing to keep track of here: although Morgen and Morgan appear very much alike, they are different names taken from different periods. She was a shape-shifter and looked over the rivers, fresh water and lakes. Personal experiences with the name Morrigan. Gaelic Dictionary G-E E-G. Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1988.
That’s why it’s usually preceded by the article “the” – because it isn’t so much a name as it’s a title. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die.
This connection is further noted by Patricia Lysaght: "In certain areas of Ireland this supernatural being is, in addition to the name banshee, also called the badhb".
[1] Sometimes she appears as one of three sisters, the daughters of Ernmas: Morrígan, Badb and Macha. [22] The 8th century O'Mulconry's Glossary says that Macha is one of the three morrígna. [1] She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. Although these languages evolved from a common source (called "Common Celtic"), by the time we have records of them, they had split into a number of distinct languages.
Cúchulainn now knows who she is, and tells her that had he known before, they would not have parted in enmity. Talybont: Y Lolfa, 1984.
(A typical example of this is the name of a local saint, which Geoffrey renders phonetically as Duvianus, but which would have been Dubianus in the written sources he was using. The Morrigan – The Great Queen. Alistair - As far back as it can go, it’s stem from some Greek phrase or word that means to “repel men” or more accurately a Warrior or fighter. And the goddess is also sometimes described as a monster in female form, akin to how Morrigan is a shapeshifter.
Kieran: Irish, meaning "Dark Haired Child". Morrigan Also: Morrígu, Mórrígu Ir. It is a name appearing in Irish legend which is entirely unrelated to the other names discussed here and for which there is no evidence of ordinary use prior to 1600, and probably prior to modern times. It appears in Old Welsh as Morcant (pronounced "mo:r-GANT"), in Early Medieval Welsh as Morgant (pronounced "MO:R-gan" -- the "t" is most likely silent by this time), and in later Medieval Welsh as Morgan, the same form it has in Modern Welsh. Morrígan or Morrígu is the Old Irish name of an ancient Irish war-goddess. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and death.
Gruffudd, Heini. The French saw the name Morgen and guessed that it would be best represented by Morgain (pronounced "mo:r-ge:n").
Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a historical writer in the 12th century. Meanings and history of the name Morrigan. "[12] Likewise, Maria Tymoczko writes, "The welfare and fertility of a people depend on their security against external aggression," and notes that "warlike action can thus have a protective aspect. Law Demons in Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku Demons, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Morrigan?oldid=381803, Instant death to a single foe. The Morrígan's reply is difficult to interpret, but involves pursuing, destroying and subduing. ), This page was last edited on 30 October 2020, at 21:29. In between combats, the Morrígan appears to him as a young woman and offers him her love and her aid in the battle, but he rejects her offer.
In response to this perceived challenge, and his ignorance of her role as a sovereignty figure, he insults her.
(The periods are defined differently for different languaes, so this is a compromise.). This article concerns itself primarily with Irish and Welsh, with occasional references to Gaulish. 96, Arthur Cotterell, "The Encyclopedia of Mythology", 2010, pp. -Maxwell (male): English, means "Great Stream" or "Great Well".
Máire Herbert, "Transmutations of an Irish Goddess", in Miranda Green & Sandra Billington (ed. The Morrigan is later wounded by Cu Chulainn when she attacks him in different animal forms. Morrigan [Gruffudd]. LOL I do prefer Morganna, but it doesn't pair as well with Gwendolyn. The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. As for Net, there is some speculation that it may be a variation on Nuada, who in his British varient of Nodens, is equated with Mars; and then there is Nemed, who is also married to Macha, who battled the Fomorians, much like the later King Nuada. The Morrígan, sometimes known simply as Morrígan or Morrígu, was the anglicized form of the Gaelic Mór-Ríoghain. Aberystwyth: The National Library of Wales, 1979. [Bromwich] Later, the form Morgaine evolved by analogy with other French women's names ending in -e. There appears to be no evidence that the literary name Morgain was used by actual people before 1600.
[4][12] The three Morrígna are also named as sisters of the three land goddesses Ériu, Banba and Fódla.
There are several variations of the spellings of this Goddess name including: Freyja, Freyr and Freyja. (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Dizionario dei Nomi Italiani.
[OC&M].
The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo- European Roots.
My parents named me after seeing it in a baby names book. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1940. As it turns out, the Old Irish name Muirgen has a cognate in Old Welsh: Morgen. Withycombe, E. G. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names (3rd Ed.). Other times, he borrowed names from written sources that had once been used, but which he didn't recognize. [6][7], The Morrígan is often described as a trio of individuals, all sisters, called "the three Morrígna". She gives Cúchulainn three drinks of milk. As battle is about to be joined, the Tuatha Dé leader, Lug, asks each what power they bring to the battle. [33], The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, and is often interpreted as a "war goddess". [18], In the Middle Irish period, the name is often spelled Mórrígan with a lengthening diacritic over the o, seemingly intended to mean "Great Queen" (Old Irish mór, "great";[14] this would derive from a hypothetical Proto-Celtic *Māra Rīganī-s). When Odras falls asleep, the Morrígan turns her into a pool of water that feeds into the River Shannon. [Llan Dav, Bartrum] There is some important timing to keep track of here: although Morgen and Morgan appear very much alike, they are different names taken from different periods. She was a shape-shifter and looked over the rivers, fresh water and lakes. Personal experiences with the name Morrigan. Gaelic Dictionary G-E E-G. Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1988.
That’s why it’s usually preceded by the article “the” – because it isn’t so much a name as it’s a title. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die.
This connection is further noted by Patricia Lysaght: "In certain areas of Ireland this supernatural being is, in addition to the name banshee, also called the badhb".
[1] Sometimes she appears as one of three sisters, the daughters of Ernmas: Morrígan, Badb and Macha. [22] The 8th century O'Mulconry's Glossary says that Macha is one of the three morrígna. [1] She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. Although these languages evolved from a common source (called "Common Celtic"), by the time we have records of them, they had split into a number of distinct languages.
Cúchulainn now knows who she is, and tells her that had he known before, they would not have parted in enmity. Talybont: Y Lolfa, 1984.
(A typical example of this is the name of a local saint, which Geoffrey renders phonetically as Duvianus, but which would have been Dubianus in the written sources he was using. The Morrigan – The Great Queen. Alistair - As far back as it can go, it’s stem from some Greek phrase or word that means to “repel men” or more accurately a Warrior or fighter. And the goddess is also sometimes described as a monster in female form, akin to how Morrigan is a shapeshifter.
Kieran: Irish, meaning "Dark Haired Child". Morrigan Also: Morrígu, Mórrígu Ir. It is a name appearing in Irish legend which is entirely unrelated to the other names discussed here and for which there is no evidence of ordinary use prior to 1600, and probably prior to modern times. It appears in Old Welsh as Morcant (pronounced "mo:r-GANT"), in Early Medieval Welsh as Morgant (pronounced "MO:R-gan" -- the "t" is most likely silent by this time), and in later Medieval Welsh as Morgan, the same form it has in Modern Welsh. Morrígan or Morrígu is the Old Irish name of an ancient Irish war-goddess. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and death.
Gruffudd, Heini. The French saw the name Morgen and guessed that it would be best represented by Morgain (pronounced "mo:r-ge:n").
Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a historical writer in the 12th century. Meanings and history of the name Morrigan. "[12] Likewise, Maria Tymoczko writes, "The welfare and fertility of a people depend on their security against external aggression," and notes that "warlike action can thus have a protective aspect. Law Demons in Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku Demons, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Morrigan?oldid=381803, Instant death to a single foe. The Morrígan's reply is difficult to interpret, but involves pursuing, destroying and subduing. ), This page was last edited on 30 October 2020, at 21:29. In between combats, the Morrígan appears to him as a young woman and offers him her love and her aid in the battle, but he rejects her offer.
In response to this perceived challenge, and his ignorance of her role as a sovereignty figure, he insults her.
(The periods are defined differently for different languaes, so this is a compromise.). This article concerns itself primarily with Irish and Welsh, with occasional references to Gaulish. 96, Arthur Cotterell, "The Encyclopedia of Mythology", 2010, pp. -Maxwell (male): English, means "Great Stream" or "Great Well".
Máire Herbert, "Transmutations of an Irish Goddess", in Miranda Green & Sandra Billington (ed. The Morrigan is later wounded by Cu Chulainn when she attacks him in different animal forms. Morrigan [Gruffudd]. LOL I do prefer Morganna, but it doesn't pair as well with Gwendolyn. The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. As for Net, there is some speculation that it may be a variation on Nuada, who in his British varient of Nodens, is equated with Mars; and then there is Nemed, who is also married to Macha, who battled the Fomorians, much like the later King Nuada. The Morrígan, sometimes known simply as Morrígan or Morrígu, was the anglicized form of the Gaelic Mór-Ríoghain. Aberystwyth: The National Library of Wales, 1979. [Bromwich] Later, the form Morgaine evolved by analogy with other French women's names ending in -e. There appears to be no evidence that the literary name Morgain was used by actual people before 1600.
[4][12] The three Morrígna are also named as sisters of the three land goddesses Ériu, Banba and Fódla.
There are several variations of the spellings of this Goddess name including: Freyja, Freyr and Freyja. (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Dizionario dei Nomi Italiani.
[OC&M].
The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo- European Roots.
My parents named me after seeing it in a baby names book. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1940. As it turns out, the Old Irish name Muirgen has a cognate in Old Welsh: Morgen. Withycombe, E. G. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names (3rd Ed.). Other times, he borrowed names from written sources that had once been used, but which he didn't recognize. [6][7], The Morrígan is often described as a trio of individuals, all sisters, called "the three Morrígna". She gives Cúchulainn three drinks of milk. As battle is about to be joined, the Tuatha Dé leader, Lug, asks each what power they bring to the battle. [33], The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, and is often interpreted as a "war goddess". [18], In the Middle Irish period, the name is often spelled Mórrígan with a lengthening diacritic over the o, seemingly intended to mean "Great Queen" (Old Irish mór, "great";[14] this would derive from a hypothetical Proto-Celtic *Māra Rīganī-s). When Odras falls asleep, the Morrígan turns her into a pool of water that feeds into the River Shannon. [Llan Dav, Bartrum] There is some important timing to keep track of here: although Morgen and Morgan appear very much alike, they are different names taken from different periods. She was a shape-shifter and looked over the rivers, fresh water and lakes. Personal experiences with the name Morrigan. Gaelic Dictionary G-E E-G. Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1988.
That’s why it’s usually preceded by the article “the” – because it isn’t so much a name as it’s a title. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die.
This connection is further noted by Patricia Lysaght: "In certain areas of Ireland this supernatural being is, in addition to the name banshee, also called the badhb".
[1] Sometimes she appears as one of three sisters, the daughters of Ernmas: Morrígan, Badb and Macha. [22] The 8th century O'Mulconry's Glossary says that Macha is one of the three morrígna. [1] She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. Although these languages evolved from a common source (called "Common Celtic"), by the time we have records of them, they had split into a number of distinct languages.
Cúchulainn now knows who she is, and tells her that had he known before, they would not have parted in enmity. Talybont: Y Lolfa, 1984.
(A typical example of this is the name of a local saint, which Geoffrey renders phonetically as Duvianus, but which would have been Dubianus in the written sources he was using. The Morrigan – The Great Queen. Alistair - As far back as it can go, it’s stem from some Greek phrase or word that means to “repel men” or more accurately a Warrior or fighter. And the goddess is also sometimes described as a monster in female form, akin to how Morrigan is a shapeshifter.
Kieran: Irish, meaning "Dark Haired Child". Morrigan Also: Morrígu, Mórrígu Ir. It is a name appearing in Irish legend which is entirely unrelated to the other names discussed here and for which there is no evidence of ordinary use prior to 1600, and probably prior to modern times. It appears in Old Welsh as Morcant (pronounced "mo:r-GANT"), in Early Medieval Welsh as Morgant (pronounced "MO:R-gan" -- the "t" is most likely silent by this time), and in later Medieval Welsh as Morgan, the same form it has in Modern Welsh. Morrígan or Morrígu is the Old Irish name of an ancient Irish war-goddess. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and death.
Gruffudd, Heini. The French saw the name Morgen and guessed that it would be best represented by Morgain (pronounced "mo:r-ge:n").
Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a historical writer in the 12th century. Meanings and history of the name Morrigan. "[12] Likewise, Maria Tymoczko writes, "The welfare and fertility of a people depend on their security against external aggression," and notes that "warlike action can thus have a protective aspect. Law Demons in Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku Demons, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Morrigan?oldid=381803, Instant death to a single foe. The Morrígan's reply is difficult to interpret, but involves pursuing, destroying and subduing. ), This page was last edited on 30 October 2020, at 21:29. In between combats, the Morrígan appears to him as a young woman and offers him her love and her aid in the battle, but he rejects her offer.
In response to this perceived challenge, and his ignorance of her role as a sovereignty figure, he insults her.
(The periods are defined differently for different languaes, so this is a compromise.). This article concerns itself primarily with Irish and Welsh, with occasional references to Gaulish. 96, Arthur Cotterell, "The Encyclopedia of Mythology", 2010, pp. -Maxwell (male): English, means "Great Stream" or "Great Well".
Máire Herbert, "Transmutations of an Irish Goddess", in Miranda Green & Sandra Billington (ed. The Morrigan is later wounded by Cu Chulainn when she attacks him in different animal forms. Morrigan [Gruffudd]. LOL I do prefer Morganna, but it doesn't pair as well with Gwendolyn. The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. As for Net, there is some speculation that it may be a variation on Nuada, who in his British varient of Nodens, is equated with Mars; and then there is Nemed, who is also married to Macha, who battled the Fomorians, much like the later King Nuada. The Morrígan, sometimes known simply as Morrígan or Morrígu, was the anglicized form of the Gaelic Mór-Ríoghain. Aberystwyth: The National Library of Wales, 1979. [Bromwich] Later, the form Morgaine evolved by analogy with other French women's names ending in -e. There appears to be no evidence that the literary name Morgain was used by actual people before 1600.
[4][12] The three Morrígna are also named as sisters of the three land goddesses Ériu, Banba and Fódla.
There are several variations of the spellings of this Goddess name including: Freyja, Freyr and Freyja. (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Dizionario dei Nomi Italiani.
[OC&M].
The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo- European Roots.
My parents named me after seeing it in a baby names book. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1940. As it turns out, the Old Irish name Muirgen has a cognate in Old Welsh: Morgen. Withycombe, E. G. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names (3rd Ed.). Other times, he borrowed names from written sources that had once been used, but which he didn't recognize. [6][7], The Morrígan is often described as a trio of individuals, all sisters, called "the three Morrígna". She gives Cúchulainn three drinks of milk. As battle is about to be joined, the Tuatha Dé leader, Lug, asks each what power they bring to the battle. [33], The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, and is often interpreted as a "war goddess". [18], In the Middle Irish period, the name is often spelled Mórrígan with a lengthening diacritic over the o, seemingly intended to mean "Great Queen" (Old Irish mór, "great";[14] this would derive from a hypothetical Proto-Celtic *Māra Rīganī-s). When Odras falls asleep, the Morrígan turns her into a pool of water that feeds into the River Shannon. [Llan Dav, Bartrum] There is some important timing to keep track of here: although Morgen and Morgan appear very much alike, they are different names taken from different periods. She was a shape-shifter and looked over the rivers, fresh water and lakes. Personal experiences with the name Morrigan. Gaelic Dictionary G-E E-G. Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1988.
The Morrigan is the term given to Goddess Morrigan, one of the triple Goddesses in Celtic mythology. And I must admit, I find it interesting how some of these names fit their characters so well, and how some of them seem to have been given ironically.
Setting. She represents an aspect of Morrigan. Máire Herbert argues that "war per se is not a primary aspect of the role of the goddess." Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1985.
That’s why it’s usually preceded by the article “the” – because it isn’t so much a name as it’s a title. The Morrígan encourages warriors to do brave deeds, strikes fear into their enemies, and is portrayed washing the bloodstained clothes of those fated to die.
This connection is further noted by Patricia Lysaght: "In certain areas of Ireland this supernatural being is, in addition to the name banshee, also called the badhb".
[1] Sometimes she appears as one of three sisters, the daughters of Ernmas: Morrígan, Badb and Macha. [22] The 8th century O'Mulconry's Glossary says that Macha is one of the three morrígna. [1] She incites warriors to battle and can help bring about victory over their enemies. The meaning of Morrigan has been related to both terror and greatness. Although these languages evolved from a common source (called "Common Celtic"), by the time we have records of them, they had split into a number of distinct languages.
Cúchulainn now knows who she is, and tells her that had he known before, they would not have parted in enmity. Talybont: Y Lolfa, 1984.
(A typical example of this is the name of a local saint, which Geoffrey renders phonetically as Duvianus, but which would have been Dubianus in the written sources he was using. The Morrigan – The Great Queen. Alistair - As far back as it can go, it’s stem from some Greek phrase or word that means to “repel men” or more accurately a Warrior or fighter. And the goddess is also sometimes described as a monster in female form, akin to how Morrigan is a shapeshifter.
Kieran: Irish, meaning "Dark Haired Child". Morrigan Also: Morrígu, Mórrígu Ir. It is a name appearing in Irish legend which is entirely unrelated to the other names discussed here and for which there is no evidence of ordinary use prior to 1600, and probably prior to modern times. It appears in Old Welsh as Morcant (pronounced "mo:r-GANT"), in Early Medieval Welsh as Morgant (pronounced "MO:R-gan" -- the "t" is most likely silent by this time), and in later Medieval Welsh as Morgan, the same form it has in Modern Welsh. Morrígan or Morrígu is the Old Irish name of an ancient Irish war-goddess. She represented the circle of life and was associated with both birth and death.
Gruffudd, Heini. The French saw the name Morgen and guessed that it would be best represented by Morgain (pronounced "mo:r-ge:n").
Please add to or correct the information provided by other members of the Nameberry community. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a historical writer in the 12th century. Meanings and history of the name Morrigan. "[12] Likewise, Maria Tymoczko writes, "The welfare and fertility of a people depend on their security against external aggression," and notes that "warlike action can thus have a protective aspect. Law Demons in Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku Demons, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, https://megamitensei.fandom.com/wiki/Morrigan?oldid=381803, Instant death to a single foe. The Morrígan's reply is difficult to interpret, but involves pursuing, destroying and subduing. ), This page was last edited on 30 October 2020, at 21:29. In between combats, the Morrígan appears to him as a young woman and offers him her love and her aid in the battle, but he rejects her offer.
In response to this perceived challenge, and his ignorance of her role as a sovereignty figure, he insults her.
(The periods are defined differently for different languaes, so this is a compromise.). This article concerns itself primarily with Irish and Welsh, with occasional references to Gaulish. 96, Arthur Cotterell, "The Encyclopedia of Mythology", 2010, pp. -Maxwell (male): English, means "Great Stream" or "Great Well".
Máire Herbert, "Transmutations of an Irish Goddess", in Miranda Green & Sandra Billington (ed. The Morrigan is later wounded by Cu Chulainn when she attacks him in different animal forms. Morrigan [Gruffudd]. LOL I do prefer Morganna, but it doesn't pair as well with Gwendolyn. The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. As for Net, there is some speculation that it may be a variation on Nuada, who in his British varient of Nodens, is equated with Mars; and then there is Nemed, who is also married to Macha, who battled the Fomorians, much like the later King Nuada. The Morrígan, sometimes known simply as Morrígan or Morrígu, was the anglicized form of the Gaelic Mór-Ríoghain. Aberystwyth: The National Library of Wales, 1979. [Bromwich] Later, the form Morgaine evolved by analogy with other French women's names ending in -e. There appears to be no evidence that the literary name Morgain was used by actual people before 1600.
[4][12] The three Morrígna are also named as sisters of the three land goddesses Ériu, Banba and Fódla.
There are several variations of the spellings of this Goddess name including: Freyja, Freyr and Freyja. (Greek) - The Primordial Goddess of daylight.
Dizionario dei Nomi Italiani.
[OC&M].
The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo- European Roots.
My parents named me after seeing it in a baby names book. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1940. As it turns out, the Old Irish name Muirgen has a cognate in Old Welsh: Morgen. Withycombe, E. G. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names (3rd Ed.). Other times, he borrowed names from written sources that had once been used, but which he didn't recognize. [6][7], The Morrígan is often described as a trio of individuals, all sisters, called "the three Morrígna". She gives Cúchulainn three drinks of milk. As battle is about to be joined, the Tuatha Dé leader, Lug, asks each what power they bring to the battle. [33], The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, and is often interpreted as a "war goddess". [18], In the Middle Irish period, the name is often spelled Mórrígan with a lengthening diacritic over the o, seemingly intended to mean "Great Queen" (Old Irish mór, "great";[14] this would derive from a hypothetical Proto-Celtic *Māra Rīganī-s). When Odras falls asleep, the Morrígan turns her into a pool of water that feeds into the River Shannon. [Llan Dav, Bartrum] There is some important timing to keep track of here: although Morgen and Morgan appear very much alike, they are different names taken from different periods. She was a shape-shifter and looked over the rivers, fresh water and lakes. Personal experiences with the name Morrigan. Gaelic Dictionary G-E E-G. Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1988.
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