Hehir
“descendant of Aichear, ‘sharp, bitter, angry’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Hehir an Irish name?
Hehir is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hAichir.
What does the surname Hehir mean?
Hehir (Irish: Ó hAichir) means “descendant of Aichear, ‘sharp, bitter, angry’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Hehir from?
The historic homeland of the Hehir name is Clare, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Hehir?
Ó hAichir. Related spellings: O'Hehir, Hegher, Aher.
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