Flanagan
“descendant of Flannagán, 'little red one'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Flanagan an Irish name?
Flanagan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Flannagáin.
What does the surname Flanagan mean?
Flanagan (Irish: Ó Flannagáin) means “descendant of Flannagán, 'little red one'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Flanagan from?
The historic homeland of the Flanagan name is Roscommon, Fermanagh, Offaly. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Flanagan?
Ó Flannagáin. Related spellings: O'Flanagan.
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