The surname Strong is of English and Irish origin. In the case of the Irish Strong surname, it is believed to have derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Maoilchearnaigh," which means "descendant of Maolcearnach." Maolcearnach is a personal name derived from the Gaelic words "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and "cearnaigh," meaning "victorious." The name Strong, therefore, has connotations of strength and victory.
During the medieval period, the Strong family migrated from Ireland to England and Scotland. Over time, they became established in various regions and adopted the anglicized version of their name. The Strong surname is now found throughout the British Isles, as well as in other parts of the world where Irish and British immigrants settled.
As with many surnames, the Strong name has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries. Different spellings include Stroang, Straunge, and Strang. These variations can be attributed to factors such as dialectal differences and the way names were recorded in historical documents. Today, individuals with the surname Strong can be proud of their Irish heritage and the strength associated with their ancestral name.
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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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