The surname Billingsley, of Irish descent, has a rich and fascinating history. It is derived from the old Irish Gaelic name "Mac Giolla Mhichil," which means "son of the servant of St. Michael." This suggests that the original bearer of the surname may have had a connection to the church or may have been a devotee of St. Michael.
The name Billingsley can be traced back to the early medieval period in Ireland, where it was primarily found in the province of Ulster. Over time, the name spread to other parts of Ireland and eventually made its way to England.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, many Irish people emigrated to England, Scotland, and other parts of the British Isles due to political and economic reasons. This migration may have contributed to the spread of the Billingsley surname outside of Ireland.
Today, the surname Billingsley can be found not only in Ireland and the United Kingdom but also in countries with large Irish diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Many individuals with the surname Billingsley take pride in their Irish heritage and continue to celebrate their roots through cultural traditions and family history research.
I'm Bóru Billingsley, 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 Billingsley 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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