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At a Glance: Name: Ardmore – Meaning: from Gaelic Ard Mór / Aird Mhòr, meaning 'great height' – Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic (place name) – Pronunciation: AHRD-mor
Ardmore comes from the Gaelic Ard Mór, or Aird Mhòr, meaning "great height." It started out as a place name in Irish and Scottish Gaelic before parents began using it as a given name. If you're drawn to names with a clear, literal meaning tied to a specific place tradition, Ardmore fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Ardmore
Meaning: From Gaelic Ard Mór / Aird Mhòr, meaning 'great height'.
Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic (place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ardmore
Phonetic: AHRD-mor IPA: /ˈɑːrdmɔːr/
Popularity of Ardmore
Ardmore does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Ardmore mean?
From Gaelic Ard Mór / Aird Mhòr, meaning ‘great height’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ardmore)
How do you pronounce Ardmore?
Ardmore is pronounced AHRD-mor (IPA: /ˈɑːrdmɔːr/).
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