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MacNamara


Todays name is MacNamara. It is the 94th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is Mac Conmara which means hound of the sea.


Higgins


Todays name is Higgins. It is the 83rd most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Huiginn which means worthy.


O'Dwyer


Todays name is O'Dwyer. It is the 100th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Dubhuir which means black.


Buckley


Todays Irish name is Buckley. It is the 99th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Buachalla which means cow herd.


Maher


Todays Irish name is Maher. It is the 87th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is Meagher which means fine or majestic.


O Mahony


Todays name is O Mahony. It is the 46th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Mathuna which means bear calf.


Brown


Todays Irish name is Brown. It is the 37th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is Mac an Bhreithiun which means son of Brehon (judge).


O'Connor


Todays Irish name is O'Connor. It is th 9th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Conchobhair which means patron of warriors.


O'Callaghan


Todays Irish name is O'Callaghan. It is the 43rd most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Ceallachain which means bright-headed.


O'Shea


Todays Irish name is O'Shea. It is the 49th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Seaghdha which means fine or stately.


Kenny


Todays name is Kenny. It is the 76th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Cionaoith which means fire sprung.


Sweeney


Todays name is Sweeney. It is the 51st most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is Mac Suibhne which means pleasant.


Healy


Todays Irish name is Healy. It is the 48th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Healaighthe which means artistic or scientific.


Hogan


Todays name is Hogan. It is the 91st most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Hogain which means young.


Nolan


Todays Irish name is Nolan. It is the 40th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Nuallain which means famous.


Hennigan


Todays name is Hennigan. It is the 113th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O'heineachain which was the name of a sept hailing from Mayo.


Griffin


Todays name is Griffin. It is the 75th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Griofa which means Gruffudd in Welsh.


Ward


Todays Irish name is Ward. It is the 78th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is Mac an Bhaird which means son of the bard.


O'Neill


Todays Irish name is O'Neill. It is the 10th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O'Neill which means of the nine hostages.


Fitzpatrick


Todays Irish name is Fitzpatrick. It is the 61st most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is Mac Giolla Phadraig which means devotee of St. Patrick.


Hughes


Todays Irish name is Hughes. It is the 34th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Haodha which means fire.


Foley


Todays name is Foley. It is the 60th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Foghladh which means a plunderer.


Gallagher


Todays name is Gallagher. It is the 14th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Gallchobhair which means lover of foreigners.


Kelly


Todays name is Kelly. It is the 2nd most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Ceallaigh which means bright-headed.


O'Doherty


Todays Irish name is O'Doherty. It is the 15th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is O Dochartaigh which means hurtful.


McCarthy


Todays Irish name is McCarthy. It is the 13th most popular name in Ireland.

The Gaelic equivalent is Mac Carthaigh which means loving person.