Cannon
“son of Cana, 'a whelp' or wolf cub”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Cannon an Irish name?
Cannon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Canann.
What does the surname Cannon mean?
Cannon (Irish: Mac Canann) means “son of Cana, 'a whelp' or wolf cub”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Cannon from?
The historic homeland of the Cannon name is Donegal. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Cannon?
Mac Canann. Related spellings: Canon, MacCannon, Cannan.
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