Irish boy name
Ogma Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ogma means of uncertain meaning; the god credited with inventing ogham. Old Irish name of a champion god of the Tuatha Dé Danann, traditionally credited with inventing ogham.
Ogma is the champion of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a brother of the Dagda and a figure of both strength and eloquence. Tradition credits him with inventing ogham, the early Irish alphabet of straight lines cut on stone. Some scholars link him to the Gaulish god Ogmios. His name is associated with writing, learning and skill, and is a good choice for a child of a literary family. Ogma has a strong, simple, two-syllable sound. It is rare, and would fit well with other mythological names such as Lugh, Dagda or Aengus.
Variants of Ogma
OghmaOgmios
Ogma popularity: Ireland vs the US
Ogma 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 Ogma mean?
Ogma means "of uncertain meaning; the god credited with inventing ogham". Old Irish name of a champion god of the Tuatha Dé Danann, traditionally credited with inventing ogham.
How do you pronounce Ogma?
Ogma is pronounced OG-ma.
What is the origin of Ogma?
Ogma is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of a champion god of the Tuatha Dé Danann, traditionally credited with inventing ogham.