Fothad, later Fothadh, is an Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic male given name, meaning "foundation".Dictionary of the Irish Language, Compact Edition, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, 1990, p. 338 Bearers include:
Saint Fothad, 8th century bard and cleric Fothad Cairpthech and Fothad Airgthech, legendary joint High Kings of the 3rd century Fothad I of Cennrígmonaid, 10th century Scottish supposed bishop Fothad II of Cennrígmonaid, 11th century Scottish bishop
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