Yes, Irish fos (rest, stop, stay, steadiness, perseverance, control, restraint) is cognate with the Scottish Gaelic fois, and with Welsh gwas (abode, mansion, dwelling-place, residence, land; rest, repose, tranquility). There don’t appear to be cognates in other Celtic languages.
Good morning. Thank you for reviewing my message. My last name in English is TIGHE. The family is from the Baroney of Erris. My understanding is that our last name in Gaelic is TAIDH translated as “poet” I don’t see that in your wondrful listings. Am I headed down a dark road? Could you kindly share your knowledge? I am putting together what started as a family history but has blossomed into more of a historical opus. Probably no long lines at the book store.
According to Namepedia, The name “Tighe” is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic Ó Taidhg, meaning “descendant of Tadhg.” The name Tadhg itself is of uncertain origin but is thought to possibly mean “poet” or “philosopher” in Gaelic. It has been borne by numerous historical figures and has deep roots in Irish culture and history. The name Tighe carries with it a sense of literary and artistic heritage, reflecting the significance of the original meaning.
According to Wiktionary, Tadhg comes from Middle Irish Tadg, from tadg (poet), from pre-Goidelic *tazgos, from Proto-Celtic *taskos (badger), from Proto-Indo-European *toskos (badger).
Welsh IPA for llamu misses off the final vowel.
Hello Simon,
In case you haven’t come across it, here’s a very useful etymological dictionary of Proto-Celtic: http://www.bulgari-istoria-2010.com/Rechnici/Etymological%20Dictionary%20of%20Proto-Celtic-1.pdf
Regards
Arawn
Diolch yn fawr Arawn
Just reading fos etc, and I’m wondering if it’s connected to Sc. G. Fois:
fois
n. fem.
/fɔʃ/
gen. -e
1. relaxation
2. peace, tranquility
3. ease
4. repose, respite
Yes, Irish fos (rest, stop, stay, steadiness, perseverance, control, restraint) is cognate with the Scottish Gaelic fois, and with Welsh gwas (abode, mansion, dwelling-place, residence, land; rest, repose, tranquility). There don’t appear to be cognates in other Celtic languages.
Good morning. Thank you for reviewing my message. My last name in English is TIGHE. The family is from the Baroney of Erris. My understanding is that our last name in Gaelic is TAIDH translated as “poet” I don’t see that in your wondrful listings. Am I headed down a dark road? Could you kindly share your knowledge? I am putting together what started as a family history but has blossomed into more of a historical opus. Probably no long lines at the book store.
Thank you and have a wonderful Easter holiday.
According to Namepedia, The name “Tighe” is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic Ó Taidhg, meaning “descendant of Tadhg.” The name Tadhg itself is of uncertain origin but is thought to possibly mean “poet” or “philosopher” in Gaelic. It has been borne by numerous historical figures and has deep roots in Irish culture and history. The name Tighe carries with it a sense of literary and artistic heritage, reflecting the significance of the original meaning.
According to Wiktionary, Tadhg comes from Middle Irish Tadg, from tadg (poet), from pre-Goidelic *tazgos, from Proto-Celtic *taskos (badger), from Proto-Indo-European *toskos (badger).