Gaelic sept

Creedon

Ó Críodáin

Also: Creed, O'Creedon

“descendant of Críodán”

🏔 Cork · Corcaigh Source: Woulfe, Irish Names and Surnames (1923) ↗

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The story

An old Munster surname, formerly also Mac Críodáin, and still well known, Woulfe writes. It is especially common in Cork, where the English form is often shortened to Creed.

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What the name is made of

Ó Críodáin
Ó — descendant of (originally grandson of)
Críodáin — the ancestor, trade or place the name is built on

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Is Creedon an Irish name?

Creedon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here.

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Where the Creedon country is

County Cork Cork Cobh Midleton Mallow Bandon Fermoy Clonakilty Macroom 37 castles in Cork

Neighbours — other names from the same counties

Ahern · Cork Barrett · Cork Barry · Cork Begley · Cork Boyce · Cork Broderick · Cork Buckley · Cork Cagney · Cork Canavan · Cork Canty · Cork Carew · Cork Carey · Cork Casey · Cork Coffey · Cork

Quick answers

Is Creedon an Irish name?

Creedon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Críodáin.

What does the surname Creedon mean?

Creedon (Irish: Ó Críodáin) means “descendant of Críodán”. Origin: Gaelic sept.

Where in Ireland is the surname Creedon from?

The historic homeland of the Creedon name is Cork. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.

What is the Irish for Creedon?

Ó Críodáin. Related spellings: Creed, O'Creedon.

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