Irish girl name
Fedelm Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Fedelm means prophetess of legend. Old Irish name of the prophetess of Connacht in the Táin, of uncertain meaning.
Fedelm is the woman poet and seer who meets Queen Medb at the start of the Táin Bó Cúailnge and, when asked what she sees for the Connacht army, replies, 'I see crimson, I see red.' Her prophecy is one of the best known moments of the epic, and it foretells the great slaughter to come. Fedelm is a very rare name with a distinctive sound and a thoroughly authentic old Irish history. It suits a family who love the Táin, and its sound is easy to say once the spelling is known.
Variants of Fedelm
FeidelmFedelmaFeidhelm
Fedelm popularity: Ireland vs the US
Fedelm 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 Fedelm mean?
Fedelm means "prophetess of legend". Old Irish name of the prophetess of Connacht in the Táin, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Fedelm?
Fedelm is pronounced FEH-delm.
What is the origin of Fedelm?
Fedelm is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of the prophetess of Connacht in the Táin, of uncertain meaning.