The surname Heatley, with its Irish roots, can be traced back to the times when Gaelic culture dominated Ireland's landscape. The Heatley name is derived from the Gaelic "O'hEilidhe," which itself comes from the word "eilidhe," meaning "claimant." This surname likely originally functioned to identify members of a clan or family who were known as claimants to certain lands or titles.
The Heatley family name has been anglicized over the centuries, adapting from its original Gaelic spelling and pronunciation into a form that fit more neatly into the English language. The transformation of Gaelic names began in earnest during the 17th century, particularly as English rule imposed its policies of Anglicization in Ireland. This period saw many Gaelic names recorded in English in legal and church documents, often in a manner that reflected the recorder's interpretation of how the name sounded.
As a result, the name O'hEilidhe may have appeared in various forms, including Heatly, Heatlie, Hately, and others before settling into the more standard form of Heatley that we recognize today. The migration of Irish families during the Great Famine in the mid-19th century further disseminated Irish surnames, including Heatley, around the world, particularly to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, where many Irish diaspora settled.
I'm Bóru Heatley, 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 Heatley 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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