Argyll
Earra-Ghàidheal
Meaning
coastland of the Gaels
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