Eochaidh

Eochaidh is a given name of Irish origin, meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." It has been borne by several notable figures in Irish history and mythology.

One prominent Eochaidh is Eochaidh mac Duach, a legendary king of Munster who, according to some accounts, led his people into a mystical síd (fairy mound). Another significant figure is Eochaidh Airem, also known as Eochaidh the Ploughman, a High King of Ireland. He is a central character in the mythological tale "Tochmarc Étaíne" (The Wooing of Étaín), where he is known for his prowess in warfare and his relationship with the goddess Étaín.

Eochaidh Muighmheadhóin, who reigned in the late 4th century, was a High King of Ireland and the father of Niall of the Nine Hostages, a highly influential figure in Irish history and the ancestor of many royal dynasties. There are also numerous other, less prominent historical and mythological figures named Eochaidh, reflecting its commonality as a name in ancient Ireland. The name continues to be used in modern Ireland, though less frequently than in antiquity.