Glennon
“son of Leannán, a diminutive of leann, ‘a cloak’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Glennon an Irish name?
Glennon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mag Leannáin.
What does the surname Glennon mean?
Glennon (Irish: Mag Leannáin) means “son of Leannán, a diminutive of leann, ‘a cloak’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Glennon from?
The historic homeland of the Glennon name is . People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Glennon?
Mag Leannáin. Related spellings: Glenane, Maglennon, MacGlennon.
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