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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly 'grey lady', from liath ('grey') plus a diminutive suffix
- Origin
- Irish (Gaelic)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LEE-uh-dan
Liadan is an Irish (Gaelic) girl's name, pronounced LEE-uh-dan. It is possibly 'grey lady', from liath ('grey') plus a diminutive suffix. It has a worldly, vintage feel that suits a parent who wants something old-fashioned and distinctive.
Meaning & Origin of Liadan
Meaning: Possibly 'grey lady', from liath ('grey') plus a diminutive suffix.
Origin: Irish (Gaelic).
How to Pronounce Liadan
LEE-uh-danIPA /ˈliːədən/
Popularity of Liadan
Liadan 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.
Names Like Liadan
These names share Liadan’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Liadan mean?
Possibly ‘grey lady’, from liath (‘grey’) plus a diminutive suffix.
How do you pronounce Liadan?
Liadan is pronounced LEE-uh-dan (IPA: /ˈliːədən/).
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