Irish boy name
Amergin Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Amergin means legendary first poet. Anglicised from Amhairghin or Amairgen, the name of the poet of the Milesians.
Amergin is the poet and judge of the Milesians in the Book of Invasions, who on landing in Ireland sang the famous poem beginning 'I am the wind on the sea' as he set foot on the shore. This poem is the Song of Amergin. He gave judgment between the Milesians and the Tuatha Dé Danann, and named the land for its three sister goddesses. The name is associated with poetry and wisdom, and is rare today. It suits families who value words, music and old tradition, and its sound is bright.
Variants of Amergin
AmairgenAmhairghinAmorgenAmergen
Amergin popularity: Ireland vs the US
Amergin does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amergin mean?
Amergin means "legendary first poet". Anglicised from Amhairghin or Amairgen, the name of the poet of the Milesians.
How do you pronounce Amergin?
Amergin is pronounced AV-er-gin.
What is the origin of Amergin?
Amergin is of Irish origin. Anglicised from Amhairghin or Amairgen, the name of the poet of the Milesians.