Re: [tied] Ariovistus

*arjo-, not *arya-. Well, Eremon/Airem is one well-known example, and Gaul. Ariios is another (cf. Old Irish aire 'nobleman'). The elements *arjo- (note the -o-, Germanic would show -a- instead) and *wisto- are directly attested in Celtic. It is highly likely that Ariovistus was known under a Celtic name even if he spoke Suevic Germanic.

Piotr

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Subject: [tied] Re: "Odin of Asgard"

What are the linguistic reasons why you classify the name as Celtic? Are there any other examples of Celtic names with *arya-?