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Aedan

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“Little fire”

Aedan — Older form of Aodhán. This was the name of a 6th-century king of the Scots.

Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology.

Saintly namesake: Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne was a 7th-century Irish monk and missionary, known for founding the monastery at Lindisfarne and spreading Christianity in Northumbria. (August 31 · 7th century)

Ancient IrishIrish Mythology2 syllables · /ˈeɪ.dən/

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