Garrahy
“son of Fearadhach, 'manly'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Garrahy an Irish name?
Garrahy is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mag Fhearadhaigh.
What does the surname Garrahy mean?
Garrahy (Irish: Mag Fhearadhaigh) means “son of Fearadhach, 'manly'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Garrahy from?
The historic homeland of the Garrahy name is Roscommon, Tyrone, Antrim. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Garrahy?
Mag Fhearadhaigh. Related spellings: MacGarry, Garry, Garrihy.
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