The surname Hall is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word heall meaning hall or manor house. It is a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a large house or a manor. The surname MacHall is of Irish origin, and is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic MacCathail, meaning son of Cathal. The name Cathal itself is derived from the Gaelic cath meaning battle.
The MacHall surname is most commonly found in the province of Connacht in Ireland, particularly in counties Galway and Roscommon. The MacHall family were an important part of the Gaelic nobility in these areas, and were associated with the powerful O'Connor clan. They were known for their military prowess and were involved in many battles and conflicts throughout the centuries.
During the period of English colonization in Ireland, many MacHall families anglicized their surname to Hall in order to assimilate into English society and avoid persecution. Today, the surname Hall is one of the most common surnames in Ireland, with many descendants of the MacHall family still residing in their ancestral homeland. The name has also spread throughout the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Australia, as a result of Irish emigration.
I'm Bóru Hall, 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 Hall 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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