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Rowan

Irish Gaelic and Old Norse · Unisex

“little redhead, or the rowan tree”

Where it comes from

Ruadhán ('little red-haired one'); also the rowan tree, from Old Norse reynir

Fun Fact

In Celtic folklore the rowan tree was believed to protect against enchantment, and its sprigs were hung above doors and stables.

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