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The Origin and Meaning of the Name Armstrong

The name Armstrong has a pretty interesting history. It started as an occupational term for someone who made or sold saddles, but it’s since taken on many different meanings. Some of these are Scottish and Irish origins, while others are English and Welsh.

Armstrong has different meanings. once of which was given to the person who made saddles

The name is linked to the tremendous Celtic tribes of early Britain, where it was derived from a Breton form of Armand or Armaniunus, meaning sure-handed. In Ireland, it was derived from Mac a tSaoir, meaning “son of Sor,” which may have referred to any person who practiced sorcery or divination.

Armstrong is a prolific family name

The name means “eagle’s mountain,” and people with it have been around since Old English. The name has popularity as notable figures were named Armstrong, including a musician who played the guitar, a Scottish poet, and an author who fought in World War I. Armstrong was the first name for some notable people, like Neil Armstrong.

Famous People with the Name

There are no notable people with the first name Armstrong but certainly plenty with the surname, namely:

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