The surname Tennant, of Irish descent, has an interesting history that spans centuries. It is derived from the Old Gaelic name "O'Tuathail," which means "ruler of the people." Over time, the spelling of the name evolved and various versions emerged, including "Tennant," "Tennet," and "Tenent."
The Tennants were originally a Gaelic sept or clan that hailed from County Wicklow in Ireland. They were known for their leadership and governance abilities, indicating that they held positions of authority within their community. As rulers, they were responsible for maintaining order and resolving disputes.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Ireland experienced significant turmoil, including the Cromwellian and Williamite wars. As a result, many Irish families, including the Tennants, were forced to flee their homeland in search of safer conditions. This led to a widespread dispersion of the surname, with Tennants settling in different parts of the world, such as Scotland, England, and America.
Today, individuals with the surname Tennant can be found all over the world, but there is still a significant concentration in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The name serves as a reminder of the rich history and resilience of the Irish people, as well as their ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity.
I'm Bóru Tennant, 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 Tennant 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.
Seolta ó Chontae an Dúin, Tuaisceart Éireann, déantar béir Paddy Pals a sheachadadh ar fud an domhain saor in aisce!
Loingseoireacht Chaighdeánach Saor in Aisce - Airmail. Seachadadh i thart ar 7-9 lá oibre (Níos tapúla
roghanna loingseoireachta ar fáil freisin agus tú ag seiceáil amach).
Sa chás nach dócha nach bhfuil tú sásta le do cheannach cuirimid ráthaíocht iomlán airgid 30 lá ar fáil.
Ábhair | Snáithínlíonadh poileistear. Cúr polúireatán |
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Dath | Brown |
Aois | Oiriúnach do pháistí ó 36 mhí |
Glanadh | Nigh láimhe amháin |
Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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EAN | 5055374500149 |
Meáchan | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
Airde | 30cm (11.8 orlach) |