Ailean
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Ailean is a masculine given name
in the Scottish Gaelic language. It is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the name Alan
, Allan in English
. Alan is considered to be a name of Celtic origin, possibility derived from a word meaning "rock"; it was introduced to England
by Breton
followers of William the Conqueror, in the 11th century.
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
in the Scottish Gaelic language. It is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the name Alan
Alan (name)
Alan is a masculine given name in the English language. There are numerous differing etymologies attributed to the name. The name was first introduced into England by Bretons who took part in the Norman Invasion in the 11th century. Today there are numerous variations of Alan, a short form, and...
, Allan in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. Alan is considered to be a name of Celtic origin, possibility derived from a word meaning "rock"; it was introduced to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
by Breton
Breton people
The Bretons are an ethnic group located in the region of Brittany in France. They trace much of their heritage to groups of Brythonic speakers who emigrated from southwestern Great Britain in waves from the 3rd to 6th century into the Armorican peninsula, subsequently named Brittany after them.The...
followers of William the Conqueror, in the 11th century.
List of people with the given name
- Ailean MacleanAilean MacleanAilean Maclean was the second son of Lachlan Cattanach Maclean, but better known as Ailean nan Sop, or Allan o' the Wisp, because he set fire to buildings with straw, was a very noted character...
, (fl. 16th century), a Scotsman popularised in 19th century folklore