Irish boy name
Fraoch Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Fraoch means heather. From the Irish word fraoch, meaning heather, the name of a hero in the Táin tradition.
Fráech, or Fraoch, is a handsome hero of the Ulster Cycle who in the tale Táin Bó Fraích is sent by Queen Medb's family to fetch a rowan from a pool guarded by a water monster, and who wins Findabair, the queen's daughter, as his bride after a perilous fight. The name is the Irish word for heather. Fraoch is also found in Scotland, including Fraoch Eilean on Loch Awe. It is a rarely used and rugged name, with an earthy sound and a link with the wild upland landscape.
Variants of Fraoch
FráechFróechFraech
Fraoch popularity: Ireland vs the US
Fraoch 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 Fraoch mean?
Fraoch means "heather". From the Irish word fraoch, meaning heather, the name of a hero in the Táin tradition.
How do you pronounce Fraoch?
Fraoch is pronounced FREEKH.
What is the origin of Fraoch?
Fraoch is of Irish origin. From the Irish word fraoch, meaning heather, the name of a hero in the Táin tradition.