Finnegan
“descendant of Fionnagán, 'little fair one'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Finnegan an Irish name?
Finnegan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Fionnagáin.
What does the surname Finnegan mean?
Finnegan (Irish: Ó Fionnagáin) means “descendant of Fionnagán, 'little fair one'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Finnegan from?
The historic homeland of the Finnegan name is Cavan, Monaghan, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Finnegan?
Ó Fionnagáin. Related spellings: Finegan.
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