The surname Glyn is of Welsh origin and can be traced back to medieval times. It derives from the Welsh word "glyn," meaning valley or dale. The name was originally used to describe someone who lived or worked in a valley or had a connection to a specific geographical feature. However, in the context of Irish descent, the surname Glyn has a slightly different history. It is believed that some individuals with Irish ancestry adopted the surname Glyn while living in Wales or interacting with Welsh communities. This could have been due to intermarriage or migration between the two countries. During periods of Irish migration to Wales, which occurred from medieval times through to the 19th century, surnames were often anglicized to make them more accessible to English speakers. As a result, Irish surnames sometimes underwent changes, and the surname Glyn could have been adopted as a variation or as an alternative to an original Irish surname. It's worth noting that the surname Glyn is not particularly common among individuals of Irish descent, and other surnames with stronger Irish roots, such as Gallagher or O'Sullivan, are more prevalent. However, in rare cases, individuals with Irish ancestry may carry the surname Glyn as a result of historical interactions between the Welsh and Irish communities.
I'm Bóru Glyn, 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 Glyn 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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