What origin is the name Cuchulain?

Cuchulain comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cuchulain a popular name?

Cuchulain is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cuchulain?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Cuchulain — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Cuchulain

Q: Is Cuchulain a rare name?

Yes. Cuchulain does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cuchulain

Cuchulain

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Cuchulain is an irish boy's name meaning "A legendary figure in Irish mythology known as the Hound of Ulster, celebrated for his incredible strength and warrior feats.".

Cuchulain is a boy name of irish origin meaning "A legendary figure in Irish mythology known as the Hound of Ulster, celebrated for his incredible strength and warrior feats.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A legendary figure in Irish mythology known as the Hound of Ulster, celebrated for his incredible strength and warrior feats.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cuchulain

Very rare in US records

What does Cuchulain mean?

Cuchulain is a boy name of irish origin meaning "A legendary figure in Irish mythology known as the Hound of Ulster, celebrated for his incredible strength and warrior feats.".

Is Cuchulain a rare name?

Yes. Cuchulain does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Cuchulain

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Cuchulain means "A legendary figure in Irish mythology known as the Hound of Ulster, celebrated for his incredible strength and warrior feats." — these names share that spirit.