The surname Hawkins, as well as its variant spelling Haughan, has roots that can be traced back to both England and Ireland. The name Hawkins is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the personal name "Hawk," which was a common medieval given name. The suffix "ins" or "kin" was often added to personal names to create a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Hawke." Hawkins thus would have originally signified "son of Hawk." This surname became established in England before making its way to Ireland during the period of the Anglo-Norman invasions in the 12th century.
In Ireland, the name Hawkins is often of English origin, brought to the country by settlers. However, the variant Haughan is specifically Irish and is an anglicized form of the Gaelic "Ó hEacháin," which means "descendant of Eachán." The personal name Eachán is derived from "each," meaning "horse," suggesting that the name-bearer could have had a connection to horses, such as being a horseman or a warrior. The Haughan surname is particularly associated with the Connacht region of Ireland. Over time, the Hawkins and Haughan families would have established themselves in the Irish social and cultural landscape, with the name evolving and branching out into various regions in Ireland.
I'm Bóru Hawkins, 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 Hawkins 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) |