Sheedy
“son of Síoda, 'silk'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Sheedy an Irish name?
Sheedy is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Síoda.
What does the surname Sheedy mean?
Sheedy (Irish: Mac Síoda) means “son of Síoda, 'silk'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Sheedy from?
The historic homeland of the Sheedy name is Clare, Limerick, Tipperary. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Sheedy?
Mac Síoda. Related spellings: MacSheedy.
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