Seoirse (Irish: [ˈʃoːɾˠʃə]) is an Irish masculine given name. It is the Irish equivalent of George.[1] The name was rare in Ireland prior to the ascension of the House of Hanover to the throne of the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in the early 18th century. A rare variant of the name is Seorsa.[2]

People

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People with the name Seoirse include:

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References

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  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (1 January 2006). "Seoirse". A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  2. ^ "SEÓIRSE - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Mac Cluain, Seoirse". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 15 March 2024.