Irish girl name
Uathach Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Uathach means dreadful one. From Old Irish úath, meaning terror or dread, the name of Scáthach's daughter in the Ulster Cycle.
Úathach is the daughter of the warrior woman Scáthach, who trained Cú Chulainn in Alba. In the tales she meets the hero and helps him during his training, and the story says she fell in love with him. Her name is linked to the word úath, meaning terror or horror, though the sound of it is gentler than that suggests. As a given name it is extremely rare. It might appeal to those who admire the Ulster Cycle and want something different, and it pairs with Scáthach as a mother and daughter set.
Variants of Uathach
UathachUathaighUatha
Uathach popularity: Ireland vs the US
Uathach 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 Uathach mean?
Uathach means "dreadful one". From Old Irish úath, meaning terror or dread, the name of Scáthach's daughter in the Ulster Cycle.
How do you pronounce Uathach?
Uathach is pronounced OO-uh-hakh.
What is the origin of Uathach?
Uathach is of Irish origin. From Old Irish úath, meaning terror or dread, the name of Scáthach's daughter in the Ulster Cycle.