Enright
“son of Ionnrachtach, 'unlawful'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Enright an Irish name?
Enright is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Ionnrachtaigh.
What does the surname Enright mean?
Enright (Irish: Mac Ionnrachtaigh) means “son of Ionnrachtach, 'unlawful'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Enright from?
The historic homeland of the Enright name is Limerick, Clare. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Enright?
Mac Ionnrachtaigh. Related spellings: MacEnright, Enraght, Inright.
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