Reidy
“descendant of Riada, ‘tamed, trained’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Reidy an Irish name?
Reidy is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Riada.
What does the surname Reidy mean?
Reidy (Irish: Ó Riada) means “descendant of Riada, ‘tamed, trained’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Reidy from?
The historic homeland of the Reidy name is Clare, Kerry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Reidy?
Ó Riada. Related spellings: Ready, Readdy, O'Reidy.
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