Researching Your Irish Name
Just what your Irish name was derived from or might mean might be somewhat inconclusive depending on what is known. Gaelic names sometimes morph into several modern names. Some might be Scottish or English... or who knows from where. However, curiosity frequently wins. Check out these resources to scratch that itch.
Surname
Surname
Web Sites
- Ancestry - Discover the meaning and history behind your last name
- Five FindMyPast Tips
- John Grenham's Surname Search
Books
- MacLysaght, Edward. Irish Families: Their Names, Arms, and Origins (4th ed.). Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland: Irish Academic Press, 1991. ISBN 978-0716523642
- MacLysaght, Edward. More Irish Families (Rev Sub Edition). Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland: Irish Academic Press, 1996. ISBN 978-0716501268
- MacLysaght, Edward. Surnames of Ireland (6th ed.) Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland: Irish Academic Press, 1999. ISBN 978-0716523666
Given Names
Given Names
Web Sites
- Dennis Hogan's Lectures and Handouts web page added Jan 2020
- FamilySearch Wiki - Ireland Names Personal
- GenealogyInTime First Name Abbreviations
Books