The surname Colvile has its origins in Ireland, deriving from the Gaelic name Mac Con Mhaoil, meaning "son of the bald one." The name Mac Con Mhaoil was anglicized to various forms, including Colville, Colvill, and Colvile.
The Colvile family is believed to have descended from the O'Neills, one of the most powerful Gaelic Irish clans. They were originally based in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Over time, branches of the family spread to other parts of Ireland, such as County Fermanagh and County Armagh.
During the medieval period, the Colvile family played significant roles in Irish society. They held prominent positions as landowners, military leaders, and political figures. The family's influence continued into the 16th and 17th centuries, even as Ireland faced colonization and political upheaval.
With the arrival of British rule in Ireland, the Colvile family faced challenges and changes. Some members of the family migrated to other parts of the British Isles, while others remained in Ireland and adapted to the new social and political order. Today, descendants of the Colvile family can still be found in Ireland and around the world.
I'm Bóru Colvile, 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.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Colvile allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
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) |