Aengus
Colors Related to this Name: Blue, Gray
Qualities Related to this Name: Pratical, Dependable
Popularity: This name is unique in the US. Ranking #6231 in 2013 and #4661 in 2014.
Meaning
In Middle_Irish
Origin: From Old Irish Oíngus, from oín (“one”), from Proto-Celtic *oino-, from Proto-Indo-European *óynos (“single, one”). The etymology of the second element is disputed; most likely it is gus (“strength, vigour”), from Proto-Celtic *gustu-, or it may be from Proto-Celtic *gus- (“choose”).
Meaning(s):
-(Irish mythology) The Gaelic god of love, youth, and poetic inspiration, son of the (l/sga Dagdae) and (l/sga Boann) of the (l/sga Túatha Dé Danann).
-( male name), corresponding to Angus.