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Which Ancient Irish Name Should You Have?

You always wanted to be a mythical Irish hero.

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1. Pick a Clan...
Uí Bairrche
MacSweeney

Aonghusa
Ó Neill
2. Pick your favourite ancient Irish location...
Hill of Tara
Newgrange

Clonmacnoise
Slane
3. Choose your weapon for battle...
Long dagger (or scian)
A bow and arrow

Your trusty sword (or claideamh)
Nothing. You do your talking with your wit and ride off on your trusty steed
4. Pick a creature from Irish folklore...
The Púca ghost
The Dearg-Due

The Banshee
The Leprechaun
5. Your clan is under attack from all sides, do you...
Make peace with the enemy
Fight to the death

Sing an old Gaelic song and await your fate
Ride away on that trusty steed
6. What's your favourite old name for Ireland?
Hibernia
Éiru

Inisfail
Scotia
7. If somebody was making a Braveheart-esque film about your clan, who would play you?
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Brendan Gleeson
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Saoirse Ronan

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Victoria Smurfit
PA
Liam Neeson
8. Pick a traditional Irish food...
dailyedge
Bacon and cabbage

The roast
Porridge
9. Choose your favorite animal...
Red setter
Red squirrel

Irish hare
Trusty steed
10. And finally... pick your humble abode...
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You got Céibhionn!
Your name means brightness and light, you are the ruler of Gaelic Ireland and the Irish goddess of inspiration. Well for some.
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You got Aengus!
This name goes all the way back in Irish mythology. The god of Aengus was often said to have birds circling around his head - so you have that going for you. Embrace it.
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You got Ríoghnach!
You could have been the Queen of all you survey in old Ireland, as your true ancient Irish name is one of royalty, prestige and power. Next time you're in a castle, declare it as your own.
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You got Fionn!
This name is legendary in Irish folklore through Fionn mac Cumhail. Embrace that warrior spirit - one of coolest names in Irish mythology now belongs to you.
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You got Dagda!
The most powerful god in Irish mythology - Dagda ruled the earth, with knowledge, magic and abundance. No pressure to live up to, then.
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You got Aurnia!
Meaning The Golden Lady, your true calling is riding around the country being a Celtic warrior. But that's not all that practical these days. Still, cool name.
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