📖 About Phelim
Phelim is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Feidhlim, meaning 'ever good' or 'always good'. It has deep roots in Gaelic Ireland, borne by kings, saints, and rebels across centuries. The name remains almost exclusively Irish in character, making it a proud marker of Gaelic heritage.
⭐ Famous People
- Sir Phelim O'Neill — Irish chieftain and leader of the 1641 Irish Rebellion, a pivotal uprising against English rule in Ulster.
- Feidlimid mac Crimthainn — King of Munster (820–847 AD) and prominent ecclesiastical figure, one of the most powerful Irish kings of his era.
- Saint Feidlimid of Kilmore — 6th-century Irish bishop and patron saint of the Diocese of Kilmore, County Cavan.
- Phelim Drew — Irish actor known for roles in theatre and television productions, including works with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.