Turlough
The English name Terence can be translated into Irish as Turlough or Toirdhealbhach.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Turlough | |
| Toirdhealbhach | /ˈtʲɾʲɛl̪ˠax/ (Connacht) /ˈt̪ˠaːɾˠl̪ˠa(x)/ (Ulster) |
These are the Irish forms of the male given name Terence.
Did you know?
- The root of the name Toirdhealbhach comes from the Middle Irish word 'tairdelb', which means 'promotion' or 'furthering'. This makes the name's original meaning one of an 'instigator' or 'promoter'.
- The name Toirdhealbhach is famously associated with the O'Connor dynasty, specifically Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair, who was a powerful High King of Ireland in the 11th century.
- In historical Irish records, Toirdhealbhach was often used as a 'by-name', similar to a nickname or an epithet, rather than a formal given name.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Saoirse is asking Cathal about a friend.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil Turlough sa seomra?Is Turlough in the room?
- CathalNíl sé anseo faoi láthair.He is not here at the moment.
- SaoirseCathal, an bhfuil a uimhir agat?Cathal, do you have his number?
- CathalTá, cuirim Turlough i dteagmháil leat.Yes, I will put Turlough in touch with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “terence” translations and entries Toirdhealbhach, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Toirdhealbhach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
