The surname Gamage, of Irish descent, has an interesting history. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic name "Mac an Ghamhna," which means "son of the calf." The Mac an Ghamhna family were known to have lived in County Leitrim, in the province of Connacht, Ireland.
The Gamage family can trace its roots back to the ancient Gaelic clans that inhabited Ireland centuries ago. These clans played a significant role in Irish history and often had their distinctive surnames. The surname Gamage is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was derived from the name of an ancestor.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Ireland faced several challenges, including English colonization and conflicts. Many Irish families, including the Gamage family, were forced to leave their homeland in search of better opportunities elsewhere. Some Gamage individuals migrated to other parts of Europe, like France, while others ventured across the Atlantic to the United States and Canada.
Today, there are Gamage families scattered across different countries, including Ireland, the United States, Canada, and Australia. These families have preserved their Irish heritage and continue to carry the Gamage surname as a testament to their ancestors' history and resilience.
I'm Bóru Gamage, 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 Gamage 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) |
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