O'Hare
“descendant of Ír, 'long-lasting' — or of Aichear, 'fierce'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is O'Hare an Irish name?
O'Hare is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hÍr / Ó hAichir.
What does the surname O'Hare mean?
O'Hare (Irish: Ó hÍr / Ó hAichir) means “descendant of Ír, 'long-lasting' — or of Aichear, 'fierce'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname O'Hare from?
The historic homeland of the O'Hare name is Armagh, Down, Louth. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for O'Hare?
Ó hÍr / Ó hAichir. Related spellings: Hare, Haire.
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