 Tim Robinson notes that , meaning "bald hill", is the more common name in the area; it more correctly describes the shape of the summit of Garraun; while likely refers to the sharp eastern ridge that descends to Lough Fee.Tempan notes that the townland on the south slopes of Garraun South Top, that runs to Kylemore Lough, is called "Lemnaheltia" (, meaning "the doe's leap"), and this name appears on Mercator's map of Ireland (1595) as "Dosleape" for the mountain (or the cliffs below the summit).A legend tells of Fionn Mac Cumhail's dog Bran, who pursued a doe in this area, however, when the doe leapt from the summit, Bran fell from the cliff into the lake.