Cainnech (Irish name)
Cainnech appears to have belonged to that class of Irish names which were suitable for both sexes (Flann (Irish name), Ceallach, Fedelm (Irish name)). One man who bore the name was Cainnech of Aghaboe (515/16–600). However, most bearers of the name have been women.
Cainnech, Gaelic-Irish female given name.
Bearers of the name
- Caineach inion Urchadh, Queen of Connacht, fl. early 10th century.
- Cainnech ingen Canannán, Queen of Ireland, died 929.
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