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The surname Warden is of English and Scottish origin, but it also has connections to Ireland. In Ireland, the name is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Mac an Bhaird, which means "son of the bard." The Mac an Bhaird clan was historically associated with County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland.
The Wardens of Ireland were predominantly found in Ulster, and they held positions of influence in the region. The name's English and Scottish origins come from the occupation of "warden," which referred to someone who was responsible for the management and protection of a specific area or estate. This occupation was quite common in medieval England and Scotland.
The Warden surname spread to Ireland during the English and Scottish plantations in the 16th and 17th centuries. These plantations involved the settlement of English and Scottish settlers in Ireland, and as a result, many English and Scottish surnames became anglicized.
Over time, the Warden surname in Ireland may have undergone further changes and variations due to factors like pronunciation and regional dialects. Today, individuals with the surname Warden can be found in various parts of Ireland, as well as in other parts of the world where Irish descendants have migrated.
I'm Bóru Warden, 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 Warden 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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