Liadan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Liadan
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Liadan, also known as Líadan, is a traditional Irish first name for girls. The name comes from the ancient Irish and Gaelic word liath, which means 'grey' or 'grey-haired', and stands for 'the grey lady'.
What does the name Liadan mean?
Liadan, or Líadan, belongs to the ancient Irish girl names and has its origin in the ancient Irish and Gaelic term liath, which means 'grey' or 'grey-haired'. The meaning of the name is 'the grey lady'. Interestingly, Líadan was the name of a famous Irish poetess from the 7th century. Variants of Liadan include Leadan and Liadain.
Where does the name Liadan come from?
The origin of the name Liadan is ancient Irish and Gaelic with the meaning 'the grey lady'. The ancient Irish word liath means 'grey' or 'grey-haired'. The name is rooted in the languages of English, Irish, and Celtic.
How do you pronounce Liadan?
Lia-dan, where 'Li' is pronounced like in 'light' and 'dan' like in 'Daniel'.
Popularity
In Germany, Liadan is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it reached the 5,220th place on the list of the most popular girl names. In the last ten years, Liadan has been used as a first name less than ten times, which earned it the 9,317th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks at 11,574th place. For the global popularity and frequency of Liadan, you can check the latest rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Similar first names
Famous people
- Liadan (daughter of Sorcha from the Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier)
Frequently asked questions about the name Liadan
What does the name Liadan mean?
Liadan means 'the grey lady' and comes from the ancient Irish word 'liath', which means 'grey' or 'grey-haired'.
Where does the name Liadan come from?
The name Liadan has its roots in ancient Irish and Gaelic and is found in the languages of English, Irish, and Celtic.
How popular is the name Liadan?
Liadan is a traditional name appreciated in Ireland and among Celtic communities, but it is not among the most common first names.