The Etymology and Meaning of the Name Aeron

Typically ethnic groups derive from their own culture each name to be bestowed upon each child born within their own people and culture. Perhaps this is the reason the name Aeron is by some sources said to be a Celtic word meaning “berry” while others claim it comes from River Aeron of Ceredigion, Wales. (Intriguingly, this river is called Ayr in Scotland.) Moreover, there’s Aberaeron, a Welsh seaside town.

Yet others assert Aeron denotes “battle.” Agrona, the mythical Celtic “goddess of battle and death,” has even been implicated in the meaning of Aeron, probably mostly by those wishing to employ Aeron as a female baby name. If Aeron, pronounced Ayr-ohn, is considered to be the variant of “Aaron,” however, it isn’t only definitely masculine, but carries the meaning “Aaron” reportedly does, namely “light bringer.”

Popularity of Aeron

Aeron’s popularity in Wales isn’t that of, say, Dylan or Owen. But, if uniqueness is desired, Aeron’s a means of achieving this distinction.

Persons and Places Named Aeron

The OT Hebrew priest was previously hinted at. The Welsh river River Aeron and Aberaeon, too. Yet remains Aeron Clement (1936-1989), a Welsh science fiction author responsible for a novel entitled The Cold Moons

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