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Tadhg

Boy name · 56 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tadhg: 56 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 12 births in 2024.

A classic Irish Gaelic name, Tadhg means “poet” or “philosopher,” rooted in the Old Irish *tadg*. Historically borne by several medieval Irish kings and bards, such as Tadhg mac Ceallaigh, it also appears in modern times with Tadhg Kennelly, the Australian Rules footballer of Irish descent. The name shares its etymological root with the Welsh *Tegid*, though no major places are directly named after a bearer. Outside Ireland, Tadhg is often anglicised as Teague or, more loosely, linked to Timothy, though its distinct pronunciation—rhyming with “tiger” without the r—sets it apart. Given to a small number of Scottish babies in recent decades, it retains a strong, lyrical identity that appeals