Gaelic sept

Hanlon

Ó hAnluain

Also: O'Hanlon

“descendant of Anluan, 'great champion'”

🏔 Armagh · Ard Mhacha

The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.

The story

Lords of Orior and hereditary standard-bearers of Ulster. Dispossessed, Redmond O'Hanlon became the most feared (and most gentlemanly) highwayman in 17th-century Ireland, with a price on his head paid in the end by his own foster-brother.

Their world Around 1680 — Ascendancy Ireland. Cromwellian confiscation, to Hell or to Connacht.

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What the name is made of

Ó hAnluain
Ó — descendant of (originally grandson of)
hAnluain — the ancestor, trade or place the name is built on

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Is Hanlon an Irish name?

Hanlon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here.

The five answers, and why it is rarely yes or no →

From Wikipedia — “Hanlon”

Hanlon is a surname often associated with, but not necessarily tied to, the O'Hanlon Sept. The name may denote:Adrian Hanlon, Irish Gaelic footballer Alf Hanlon (1866–1944), New Zealand lawyer Alison Hanlon, Irish veterinary research scientist Alma Hanlon (1890–1977), American silent film actress Arthur Hanlon, American pianist, songwriter, and arranger Bill Hanlon (1876–1905), American baseball player Brian Hanlon, American sculptor C.

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Neighbours — other names from the same counties

Adams · Armagh Callan · Armagh Devaney · Armagh Garvey · Armagh Hughes · Armagh Larkin · Armagh McCann · Armagh McGuinness · Armagh McNally · Armagh Murphy · Armagh O'Hagan · Armagh O'Hare · Armagh O'Neill · Armagh

Quick answers

Is Hanlon an Irish name?

Hanlon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hAnluain.

What does the surname Hanlon mean?

Hanlon (Irish: Ó hAnluain) means “descendant of Anluan, 'great champion'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.

Where in Ireland is the surname Hanlon from?

The historic homeland of the Hanlon name is Armagh. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.

What is the Irish for Hanlon?

Ó hAnluain. Related spellings: O'Hanlon.

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