Irish boy name
Nemed Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Nemed means sacred. From Old Irish nemed, meaning sacred or privileged, the name of a leader in the Book of Invasions.
Nemed is the leader of the fourth group of settlers in the Book of Invasions, who arrived in Ireland after the people of Partholón had died of plague. His people cleared plains and built forts, and fought the Fomorians, though most of them were killed or left after a terrible defeat. The name is related to the Old Irish word nemed, meaning sacred or holy, and the same word gave rise to the Celtic term for a sacred grove. Nemed is short and distinctive and would suit a child with a link to nature.
Variants of Nemed
NeimheadhNimethNeimhidh
Nemed popularity: Ireland vs the US
Nemed 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 Nemed mean?
Nemed means "sacred". From Old Irish nemed, meaning sacred or privileged, the name of a leader in the Book of Invasions.
How do you pronounce Nemed?
Nemed is pronounced NEV-ed.
What is the origin of Nemed?
Nemed is of Irish origin. From Old Irish nemed, meaning sacred or privileged, the name of a leader in the Book of Invasions.