Irish boy name
Goll Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Goll means one-eyed. From Irish goll, meaning one-eyed, the name of the leader of Clann Morna in the Fenian Cycle.
Goll mac Morna is one of the leaders of the Fianna in the Fenian Cycle, a rival of Fionn mac Cumhaill and a brave warrior who lost an eye in a fight with Fionn's father Cumhall. The Fianna were divided between Clann Morna and Clann Baíscne, and Goll's story is bound up with the rivalry between them. His name means one-eyed. In James Macpherson's Ossianic poems he appears as Gaul. Goll is short and strong, and while it is little used today, it conveys bravery and has a very distinct sound.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Goll
GallGaulGoll mac Morna
Goll popularity: Ireland vs the US
Goll 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 Goll mean?
Goll means "one-eyed". From Irish goll, meaning one-eyed, the name of the leader of Clann Morna in the Fenian Cycle.
How do you pronounce Goll?
Goll is pronounced GOWL.
What is the origin of Goll?
Goll is of Irish origin. From Irish goll, meaning one-eyed, the name of the leader of Clann Morna in the Fenian Cycle.