Gaelic dynasty

O'Flaherty

Ó Flaithbheartaigh
Also: Flaherty

“descendant of Flaithbheartach, 'bright ruler'”

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

Quick answers
Is O'Flaherty an Irish name?

O'Flaherty is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Flaithbheartaigh.

What does the surname O'Flaherty mean?

O'Flaherty (Irish: Ó Flaithbheartaigh) means “descendant of Flaithbheartach, 'bright ruler'”. Origin: Gaelic dynasty.

Where in Ireland is the surname O'Flaherty from?

The historic homeland of the O'Flaherty name is Galway, Mayo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.

What is the Irish for O'Flaherty?

Ó Flaithbheartaigh. Related spellings: Flaherty.

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