Gaelic sept

Normoyle

Mac Confhormaoile
Also: Normile

“son of Cú Fhormaoile, ‘hound of Formoyle’, a place in Co. Clare”

The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.

Quick answers
Is Normoyle an Irish name?

Normoyle is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Confhormaoile.

What does the surname Normoyle mean?

Normoyle (Irish: Mac Confhormaoile) means “son of Cú Fhormaoile, ‘hound of Formoyle’, a place in Co. Clare”. Origin: Gaelic sept.

Where in Ireland is the surname Normoyle from?

The historic homeland of the Normoyle name is Clare, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.

What is the Irish for Normoyle?

Mac Confhormaoile. Related spellings: Normile.

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