Quinlan
“descendant of Caoindealbhán, 'gracefully shaped'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Quinlan an Irish name?
Quinlan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Caoindealbháin.
What does the surname Quinlan mean?
Quinlan (Irish: Ó Caoindealbháin) means “descendant of Caoindealbhán, 'gracefully shaped'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Quinlan from?
The historic homeland of the Quinlan name is Meath, Tipperary, Kerry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Quinlan?
Ó Caoindealbháin. Related spellings: Kinlan, Quinlivan, O'Quinlan.
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