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The surname Hayden, or O'Hayden, is of Irish origin with an interesting history. While the name is now prevalent in many English-speaking countries, it originally comes from the Gaelic name "O'hEideain" or "O'hAodain," which is derived from the word "éideadh," meaning "clothing" or "garment". This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been clothiers by trade.
The O'Haydens were an ancient family primarily associated with the province of Connacht, particularly in County Galway. There, the family was a part of the larger Ui Fiachrach tribe, one of the many tribal groupings in Ireland that played a significant role in regional governance and society before the Norman invasion.
After the Norman conquest of Ireland in the 12th century, many Irish surnames, including O'Hayden, were anglicized. As English became the dominant language in Ireland, the prefix "O," which means "descendant of," was often dropped, and the Gaelic spelling of names was changed to conform more closely to English phonetics. Thus "O'hEideain" or "O'hAodain" evolved into Hayden.
As with many Irish families, the Haydens experienced dislocation due to political and economic turmoil, including the Cromwellian conquest and subsequent confiscation of lands, leading to emigration and the spread of the name to England, America, and other parts of the world. Today, the surname Hayden is found both within Ireland and among the Irish diaspora worldwide.
I'm Bóru Hayden, 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 Hayden 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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