Map Reference: Cornaigmore 62
Name Type: agricultural
Meaning: This is an enigmatic name. ScG fearann ‘land, estate’ occurs eight times as a generic on Tiree, although it is not common elsewhere (SP). It is derived from the EG ferand (MacBain), although ScG Fearann an Rìghe ‘the land of the ‘King’’ (an ironic nickname) in Moss dates as late as the nineteenth century. The male ON personal name Krínán is found on the tenth century Thorsteinn Cross on the Isle of Man. This is a loan from the Early Gaelic personal name Crínán (Fellows- Jensen, in Gammeltoft et al. 2005, 103).
Other Forms: Pairc a’ Chrìonain - Angus MacLean, Scarinish
Earann a’ Chrìonain - AMcL
Fearann a’ Chrìonain - HC.
Related Places:
Information: Part of Lag nan Cruach - AMcL.
Behind Skinners' church - HC.
Local Form:
Languages : GaelicInformants: Alec MacLean, Cornaigbeg, 2/1994
Informant 2: Hugh Campbell, Garraphail, 11/1995
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