The surname Heydon, of Irish descent, can be traced back to the ancient Gaelic name "O'hEidhin," derived from the word "eidhean," meaning "ivy." This name was originally a patronymic, signifying "descendant of Eidhin." The O'hEidhins were an important family in County Galway, in the province of Connacht, where they held considerable sway and were recognized as chieftains in the region.
Their ancestral seat was located at Ballymoe, situated on the border of Galway and Roscommon. Over time, as the English language and culture became more dominant in Ireland, particularly after the Norman invasion and subsequent periods of colonization and anglicization, many Irish names were adapted or translated into English forms. The O'hEidhin surname morphed into various spellings, such as Hayden, Haydon, Heyden, and Heydon.
These transformations in surname spellings often occurred due to the phonetic interpretation of the original Gaelic names by English clerks and scribes. As families emigrated, they sometimes altered their surnames to better fit in with the new cultures they encountered, further diversifying the spellings. Today, individuals with the surname Heydon of Irish descent can be found in Ireland and throughout the Irish diaspora, each branch carrying a unique history shaped by migration and adaptation.
I'm Bóru Heydon, 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 Heydon 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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