Quigley
“descendant of Coigleach”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Quigley an Irish name?
Quigley is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Coigligh.
What does the surname Quigley mean?
Quigley (Irish: Ó Coigligh) means “descendant of Coigleach”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Quigley from?
The historic homeland of the Quigley name is Mayo, Sligo, Donegal. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Quigley?
Ó Coigligh. Related spellings: O'Quigley, Quigg, Cogley.
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