The surname Harvey, or Hervey, has Anglo-Norman roots, with its history in Ireland being a result of the Norman invasion during the late 12th century. The name itself is derived from the Breton personal name 'Herve', which means 'battle worthy.' The Normans, having origins in France, brought the name with them when they extended their dominion into the British Isles.
In Ireland, the Harvey family settled in areas such as County Wexford, where they became established as prominent landowners and integrated into Irish society over the centuries. Over time, the Harvey name spread across different parts of Ireland, with clusters found in the Province of Munster and Ulster, adapting to the Irish cultural context while retaining its distinct Norman heritage.
The surname Harvey was sometimes Gaelicized to 'Hárabhí', reflecting the phonetic pronunciation of the name within the Irish language context. Irish families bearing the surname Harvey have been involved in various aspects of Irish cultural, social, and political life throughout Ireland's history. Like many Norman names in Ireland, the Harveys would have been part of the process of Hiberno-Norman acculturation, blending Norman customs with Gaelic Irish traditions over the generations.
I'm Bóru Harvey, 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 Harvey 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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