Argyll

Earra-Ghàidheal

Meaning

coastland of the Gaels

Region

Location

Argyll & Bute

Argyll & Bute

English / Map Form: Argyll

Gaelic Form: Earra-Ghàidheal

Location: Argyll

County: Argyll & Bute

Local Authority: Argyll & Bute

English / Map Form: Argyll

Gaelic Form: Earra-Ghàidheal

Language Notes

Originally OG oirthir, fem. 'coast' + gen. pl. Ghaidheal, 'Gael'

Element Meaning

G oirthir ~ coast; Gaidheal ~ Gaels

Sources

This form is established. See Fraser 1984-86 which gives early forms of the name as Airer Goidel, Oirer Ghàidheal Cf. also The Book of the Dean of Lismore which gives Orreir zeil.

Additional Information

Argyll Forest Park ~ Mòr-choille Earra-Ghàidheal

Alternative Forms

 Earra Ghàidheal