The surname Hone or O'Hone, of Irish descent, traces its origin back to the ancient Gaelic name "O'hEoghain," which translates to "descendant of Eoghan." Eoghan, meaning "born of yew," was a popular personal name in early Ireland, thereby resulting in several different septs (kinship groups) adopting variations of this name across different regions.
The O'Hones were primarily concentrated in County Tyrone, in the Province of Ulster, and were prominent members of the Ui Neill, a group of families who claimed descent from Niall of the Nine Hostages, a legendary 5th-century High King of Ireland. However, the anglicized form "Hone" emerged during the 17th century under English rule, when the Gaelic tradition of adding prefixes such as "O" to indicate family relationships was often dropped.
Despite these changes, the Hone or O'Hone name has remained closely tied to its Irish heritage. Today, descendants of the O'Hone sept can be found globally, a testament to the rich history and enduring legacy of the Irish diaspora.
I'm Bóru Hone, 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 Hone 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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