From the Irish county name Tir Eoghain meaning 'land of Eoghan'; transferred to given-name use in African-American communities in the US from the mid-20th century.
Nicknames
ty
Vibe
warm
How it ages.
Feels dated to the 1970s-80s African-American naming wave; not yet due for revival.
The cultural moment.
Popular in African-American communities in the US during the 1960s through 1980s.