The surname Lennon, or O'Lennon, has its origins in Ireland and is closely associated with Irish descent. In Gaelic, the name is derived from the word "Leannain," meaning lover or sweetheart. The prefix "O" signifies "descendant of," indicating that O'Lennon was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Lennon.
The Lennons were primarily found in County Donegal, which is located in the northern part of Ireland. They belonged to the Clann-O'Donnell, one of the leading families in the region during medieval times. The O'Donnells were a powerful Gaelic Irish clan with a rich history and strong ties to the ruling families of Ireland.
The Lennons were known for their strong warrior spirit and played an important role in defending their territories against Viking invasions and later against English colonial forces. They were also involved in various political and military conflicts throughout Irish history.
During the period of English colonization, many Irish families anglicized their surnames to escape discrimination and persecution. As a result, the name Lennon was often altered to its English equivalent, "Lennon." Today, Lennon or O'Lennon is a relatively common surname among people of Irish descent, both in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora. It carries with it a sense of pride in Irish heritage and a connection to the history and struggles of the Irish people.
I'm Bóru Lennon, 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 Lennon 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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