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meaning of "Oge" and "reagh" and "ny" in Irish names
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 5:33 am
by kbarlow
I have been unable to find the meanings of oge, reagh, and ny used in several Gaelic names associated with my family. I am guessing the first two are related to the son's family position, whilst the last one means maiden name of the woman?? I would appreciate any assistance with this one.
thanks.
Re: meaning of "Oge" and "reagh" and "ny" in Irish names
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:44 am
by mcreed
Hi.
For Ní (pronounced the same as the English work knee) see
http://www.daltai.com/discus/messages/1 ... 1050485357
For Óg (pronounced ogue) see
http://www.irishgaelictranslator.com/tr ... 00610.html
Hope that's of help.
Re: meaning of "Oge" and "reagh" and "ny" in Irish names
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:53 pm
by sadhbh
Hello,
Reagh comes form the Irish word Riabhach which means swarthy, referring to the physical attribute.
Re: meaning of "Oge" and "reagh" and "ny" in Irish names
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:55 pm
by brendan
The Irish for daughter is iníon and Ní means "daughter of", rather than referring to the maiden name.
As in, Máire Ní Mhaonaigh = Mary (daughter of) Mooney
Re: meaning of "Oge" and "reagh" and "ny" in Irish names
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:21 am
by kbarlow
I have been reading Simington (1967) Books of Survey & Redistribution and have found reference to these adjectives, apparently used more frequently by the early clans (although not exclusively). Unfortunately the author does not define what the terms mean. I am guessing "og" or "Oge" is the younger/junior; but does anyone have any other ideas re "reagh". am attaching the original page of Simington's reference.