Eamon
Origin of the name Eamon:
Gaelic form of Edmund, which is derived from the Old English Eadmund (wealthy protection), a compound name composed of the elements ēad (prosperity, fortune, riches) and mund (hand, protection).
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Is pronounced AY-mun.
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Éamon de Valera is not only the most famous bearer of this name, but the creator of it. Born George de Valera, but called Edward, de Valera was born in the US in 1882. He emigrated to Ireland (birth place of his mother) and upon entering politics gaelicised his name from Edward to Éamon, a variation of Éamonn. De Valera eventually went on to be President of Ireland from 1959 to 1973.
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Eamon Sullivan (DOB 30 August 1985) is an Australian swimmer who currently holds the world record for 50 m Freestyle and the 100m Freestyle events.
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