McGinley
“son of Fionnghal, ‘fair valour’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McGinley an Irish name?
McGinley is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mag Fhionnghaile.
What does the surname McGinley mean?
McGinley (Irish: Mag Fhionnghaile) means “son of Fionnghal, ‘fair valour’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McGinley from?
The historic homeland of the McGinley name is Donegal, Westmeath, Longford. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McGinley?
Mag Fhionnghaile. Related spellings: MacGinley, Maginley, MacGinly, Ginley, Ginnelly.
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