The surname Betham is of Irish descent, originally derived from the Irish Gaelic O'Beachain, which was later Anglicized to O'Beaghan and then Betham. The O'Beachain clan were known to be a sept, or a clan within a larger clan, of the prominent O'Brien dynasty in Ireland.
Historically, the clan was concentrated in the Munster region of Ireland, particularly in counties Clare and Limerick. The surname underwent Anglicization, a process where Gaelic names were translated or altered to sound more English, after the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century, eventual English conquest, and particularly during the period of the Penal Laws in the 17th and 18th centuries when Irish language and culture were suppressed.
The Betham name is also associated with the heraldic office in Ireland. Sir William Betham (1779-1853), an Englishman who made Ireland his home, was Ulster King of Arms, the senior heraldic officer in Ireland, from 1820 until his death. His works on genealogy are still considered significant, and he contributed to the historical understanding of many Irish surnames, including his own. The Betham name continues to be found in Ireland today, bearing testament to its enduring lineage and history.
I'm Bóru Betham, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
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Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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