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The surname Greenfield has its origins in Ireland, where it originated as a locational surname. Locational surnames were often given to individuals based on the place they were born, lived, or owned land.
In the case of Greenfield, the name is derived from the Old English words "grene" meaning "green" and "feld" meaning "field". It referred to someone who lived near or owned a green field or fields.
During the medieval period, when hereditary surnames became more common, individuals began adopting locational surnames to distinguish themselves from others with the same given name. Greenfield, being a descriptive surname, was likely given to someone who lived in or near an area with green fields, such as meadows or farmland.
Over time, the surname Greenfield spread throughout Ireland, particularly in areas with abundant green fields. It became more prevalent in counties such as Cork, Kerry, and Dublin.
As with many surnames, variations of the spelling and pronunciation of Greenfield emerged over time, including variations such as Grenfield and Greanfield.
Today, individuals with the surname Greenfield of Irish descent can be found both in Ireland and in numerous other countries around the world, as part of the Irish diaspora.
I'm Bóru Greenfield, 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 Greenfield 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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