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Eamonn

Eamonn is the Irish variant of the English Edmund and the French-Old English Eadmund, which means ‘happy,’ ‘rich,’ or ‘protection.’ As a derivative of Edmund, it is made up of ēad, which means ‘rich,’ ‘prosperity,’ or ‘blessed,’ and –Mund, which means ‘protector.’ Therefore, the meaning of Eamonn is ‘wealthy protector’ or ‘rich guardian'. The name is traditionally associated with the masculine gender. Other spelling variants include Eaman, Eamon, Aimon, Amon, Aymon, and Eamann. Contemporary notables with the name include Eamonn de Valera, a former Irish president; Eamonn Campbell, an Irish musician; Eamonn Christopher Coghlan, a former Irish track and field athlete; Eamonn Andrews, an Irish radio and television presenter, active in the United Kingdom from the ‘50s to the ‘80s; Eamonn Butler, a British economist and Director/co-founder of the Adam Smith Institute; Eamonn Christopher Darcy, a former Irish professional golfer; Eamonn Duggan, an Irish Lawyer and politician; Eamonn Holmes, a former Irish journalist, broadcaster, and television personality; Eamonn Keane, an Irish weightlifter and school teacher; Eamonn Walker, an English film and theater actor; and Eamonn McGrath, an Irish author.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Irish

Numerology

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

M is for melody, the song of life.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

Lucky

Eamonn lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Eamonn

  • Eamonn Ceannt Irish revolutionary leader and signatory
  • Eamonn Roderique Walker American actor
  • Eamonn Holmes Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster
  • Eamonn Sullivan Australian Olympic swimmer
  • Eamonn Andrews Irish radio and TV presenter
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