McBride
“son of the servant of St Brigid”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McBride an Irish name?
McBride is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Giolla Bhríde.
What does the surname McBride mean?
McBride (Irish: Mac Giolla Bhríde) means “son of the servant of St Brigid”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McBride from?
The historic homeland of the McBride name is Donegal. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McBride?
Mac Giolla Bhríde. Related spellings: MacBride, Kilbride.
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