Halligan
“descendant of Ailleagán, a diminutive of áille, ‘handsome, beautiful’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Halligan an Irish name?
Halligan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hAilleagáin.
What does the surname Halligan mean?
Halligan (Irish: Ó hAilleagáin) means “descendant of Ailleagán, a diminutive of áille, ‘handsome, beautiful’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Halligan from?
The historic homeland of the Halligan name is Mayo, Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Halligan?
Ó hAilleagáin. Related spellings: Hallagan, Hilligan, O'Halligan.
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