Carmody
“descendant of Cearmaid — a very ancient personal name”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Carmody an Irish name?
Carmody is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Cearmada.
What does the surname Carmody mean?
Carmody (Irish: Ó Cearmada) means “descendant of Cearmaid — a very ancient personal name”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Carmody from?
The historic homeland of the Carmody name is Clare, Kerry, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Carmody?
Ó Cearmada. Related spellings: Kermody.
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