Lommán is an Old Irish masculine name that derives from the word lomm meaning "bare" combined with a diminutive suffix, giving the meaning "little bare one." This name belonged to a 5th-century Irish saint who was a nephew of Saint Patrick (whose original name was Pádraig). Etymology and Cultural Context The name is formed from Old Irish lomm (meaning "bare" or "naked") and the diminutive suffix -án, which is common in early Irish names. The resulting name literally means "little bare one," possibly referring to a child born hairless or with a thin covering. Such descriptive names were typical in early Irish onomastics. An alternate form, Lomán, appears in Irish records. Saint Lommán According to tradition, Saint Lommán was a nephew of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. He is often associated with the early Christian missions in Ireland during the 5th century. Though less famous than his uncle, he is venerated in local hagiography and may be linked to places such as Trim or elsewhere in the Irish midlands. Meaning: "little bare one" Origin: Old Irish Type: Saint name Usage regions: Ireland (early medieval)