Gaelic sept

Madigan

Ó Madagáin
Also: Maddigan

“the same as Ó Madáin (Madden)”

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

Quick answers
Is Madigan an Irish name?

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

What does the surname Madigan mean?

Madigan (Irish: Ó Madagáin) means “the same as Ó Madáin (Madden)”. Origin: Gaelic sept.

Where in Ireland is the surname Madigan from?

The historic homeland of the Madigan name is Clare, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.

What is the Irish for Madigan?

Ó Madagáin. Related spellings: Maddigan.

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