McGahey
“son of Eochaidh, ‘rich in cattle’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McGahey an Irish name?
McGahey is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mag Eachaidh.
What does the surname McGahey mean?
McGahey (Irish: Mag Eachaidh) means “son of Eochaidh, ‘rich in cattle’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McGahey from?
The historic homeland of the McGahey name is . People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McGahey?
Mag Eachaidh. Related spellings: MacGahey, McGaughey, MacGaughey, McGahy, MacGahy, Gahey.
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