Cernach
Cernach is a name found in Irish legend and medieval Irish literature. It derives from Old Irish and is often understood to mean victorious or triumphant. In traditional usage, Cernach appears as both a personal name and an epithet associated with prowess in battle.
The best-known bearer of the name is Conall Cernach (often anglicized Conall Cearnach), a prominent warrior
Beyond Conall Cernach, the name Cernach appears in various genealogies and later retellings, where different figures
Scholarly discussions of Cernach typically address how names and epithets in early Irish literature convey status,
In modern times, Cernach persists as a given name in Ireland and among Irish communities abroad, carried