The surname Leechman, of Irish descent, has an interesting history that dates back several centuries. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Liatháin," meaning "descendant of Liathán." Liathán was a personal name that likely referred to someone with a greyish complexion or gray hair. The Leechman family is believed to have originated in County Cork, Ireland. They were part of the ancient Gaelic nobility and were prominent landowners in the region. The prefix "Ó" indicates that they were descendants of a particular ancestor and were likely of noble lineage. Over time, the surname evolved from Ó Liatháin to Leechman through Anglicization. This transformation occurred during the period when the English crown exerted control over Ireland and sought to Anglicize Irish names and culture. Many members of the Leechman family migrated to other parts of Ireland and even to other countries, such as Scotland and the United States. This dispersion was often due to socio-political factors, such as the Irish diaspora resulting from the Great Famine in the mid-19th century. Today, descendants of the Leechman family can be found throughout the world, particularly in countries with significant Irish immigrant populations. The name continues to carry a sense of heritage and ancestry for those who bear it, reminding them of their Irish roots and the rich history of the Leechman clan.
I'm Bóru Leechman, 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 Leechman 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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