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

Web Sites

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

Web Sites

Books