Lugaid
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Lugaid (Lughaid, Lughaidh) is a popular medieval Irish name, thought to be derived from the god Lug. It is borne by a number of figures from Irish history and mythology, including:
- High Kings of Ireland
- Lugaid Iardonn, legendary High King of Ireland of the 9th century BC
- Lugaid Lámdearg, legendary High King of Ireland of the 9th century BC
- Lugaid Laigde, legendary High King of Ireland of the 8th century BC
- Lugaid Luaigne, legendary High King of Ireland of the 2nd century BC
- Lugaid Riab nDerg, legendary High King of Ireland of the 1st century BC
- Lugaid mac Con, semi-legendary High King of Ireland of the 3rd century AD
- Lugaid mac Lóegairi (died c. 507), High King of Ireland
- Other historical figures
- Lugaid mac Nóis, legendary king of Munster and suitor of Emer
- Lugaid mac Con Roí, legendary king of Munster and killer of Cúchulainn
- Lugaid Lága, henchman of Lugaid mac Con, regarded as one of the greatest warriors in Ireland
- Saints
- Saint Moluag, also known as Saint Lughaidh, 6th century Irish Pict missionary
- Saint Molua, 6th century Irish saint, founder of Killaloe
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