The hazel tree's significance in Ireland transcends its practical uses. It holds a special place in Irish mythology and folklore, often associated with wisdom, knowledge, and even the Otherworld.

Irish names are very often derived from ancient Celtic mythology, and the name Deirdre was inspired by the tragic story of a love-struck woman who met a tragic fate ...

But as of now, it is no longer a “rare” Irish moniker. The name Fódhla, pronounced foh-lah, is one the rise. The name comes from a figure in Irish mythology, the goddess Fódhla.