The surname Harmon, particularly of Irish descent, has a history that is intertwined with the complex tapestry of Irish nomenclature. The name itself is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Ó hEarmhacáin," which is derived from the pre 10th-century Old Gaelic. The prefix "Ó" signifies "grandson of" or "descendant of," and "Earmhacán" is a personal name meaning "soldier's son." Over time, as English became the dominant language in Ireland, many Gaelic names were translated into phonetically similar English equivalents, hence the evolution of "Ó hEarmhacáin" to Harmon.
The Harmon name may also have been brought to Ireland by English or European settlers, particularly during the Norman invasion of Ireland, and underwent a Gaelicization process. Additionally, some bearers of the surname in Ireland may descend from English or Scottish families who migrated during the Plantation period in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The name can also be found in different spellings, such as Harman, which could indicate a slightly different origin or branch of the family. Over centuries, as families moved, variations of the surname developed due to illiteracy and different dialects. Today, the Harmon name is found both in Ireland and throughout the English-speaking world, carried by descendants of those early bearers of the name.
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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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