The surname Devlin, or O'Devlin in its original form, has an ancient history of Irish descent. The name originates from the Gaelic word Ó Doibhilin which means descendant of Doibhilin. The prefix Ó indicates grandson or descendant of, while Doibhilin is a personal name derived from Doibhleann, meaning unlucky or unfortunate.
The O'Devlins were originally a prominent Gaelic sept or clan who belonged to the ancient territory of Magh Ithe in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. They were said to be of the Cenél nEógain branch of the Northern Uí Néill, which traced their lineage back to Niall of the Nine Hostages, a legendary High King of Ireland.
The O'Devlins were historically associated with military prowess and held the position of hereditary marshals of the O'Neill clan, serving as their chief defenders and commanders. They also played an important role in the government of Tyrone.
However, with the arrival of English colonization in Ireland, the power and influence of Gaelic clans, including the O'Devlins, declined. Many members of the clan were dispossessed of their lands and forced into exile or assimilation. As a result, the surname Devlin spread throughout Ireland and beyond as members of the clan migrated to different parts of the world, particularly during the Irish diaspora in the 19th century.
I'm Bóru Devlin, 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) |