McGoldrick
“son of Ualgharg, ‘proud-fierce’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McGoldrick an Irish name?
McGoldrick is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mag Ualghairg.
What does the surname McGoldrick mean?
McGoldrick (Irish: Mag Ualghairg) means “son of Ualgharg, ‘proud-fierce’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McGoldrick from?
The historic homeland of the McGoldrick name is Leitrim, Fermanagh, Donegal. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McGoldrick?
Mag Ualghairg. Related spellings: MacGoldrick, McGolrick, MacGolrick, Goldrick, Golrick, Magolrick.
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