McGonigle
“a variant of Mac Congail; Woulfe gives no meaning here”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McGonigle an Irish name?
McGonigle is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mag Congail.
What does the surname McGonigle mean?
McGonigle (Irish: Mag Congail) means “a variant of Mac Congail; Woulfe gives no meaning here”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McGonigle from?
The historic homeland of the McGonigle name is Donegal. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McGonigle?
Mag Congail. Related spellings: MacGonigle, McGonagle, MacGonagle, McGonigal, MacGonigal, Gunnigle.
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