Irish boy name
Cúchulainn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Cúchulainn means hound of culann. From Cú Chulainn, meaning hound of Culann, the hero of the Ulster Cycle
Cúchulainn is the name of the greatest hero of Irish legend, whose original name was Sétanta. He earned his new name as a boy after killing the hound of the smith Culann, and then offering to take its place as guardian. The story is told in the Táin Bó Cúailnge. As a given name it is rare, bold and highly symbolic. It stirs up strong images of courage and loyalty and would suit families with a deep love of Irish myth and history.
Variants of Cúchulainn
CuchulainCú ChulainnCuchullinCuhullin
Cúchulainn popularity: Ireland vs the US
Cúchulainn 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 Cúchulainn mean?
Cúchulainn means "hound of culann". From Cú Chulainn, meaning hound of Culann, the hero of the Ulster Cycle.
How do you pronounce Cúchulainn?
Cúchulainn is pronounced koo-HULL-in.
What is the origin of Cúchulainn?
Cúchulainn is of Irish origin. From Cú Chulainn, meaning hound of Culann, the hero of the Ulster Cycle.