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at the ash tree
heavenly, royal
little battle
from the valley of water
descendant of Riagan
one who transports goods by cart
adornment, goodness
group, team, company of people
God is my strength
motion, wandering
of the night, night monster
son of Colin, victory of the people
pilgrim, palm-bearer
elf counsel, supernatural wisdom
peaceful, tranquil place
one who lives near a lane
my God has answered
elm grove
concord, unity of parts
trembling tree
dark one, black
rowan tree (mountain ash)
God is gracious
light, illumination
son of Emery
surname origin from Gaelic Mac Caid
friendly one, ally
the Lord is my God
heavenly sea, royal waters
mythical bird of rebirth
frisky, energetic youth
sea circle, sea chief
beautiful, good, fine
dog (symbol of loyalty)
from Milan; from the middle plain
deep valley; hollow valley
holy person; one recognized for virtue and clos...
blackberry
red king; red-haired ruler
pleasant wood; meadow near a lake
settlement of the raven's people; raven-town
peace town; settlement of peace
wide island; broad river-island
fair-haired hero; white warrior
weary; tired
son of Kay
money box, treasury
eternal, immortal
swift, alert
woodcutter, one who saws wood
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