Tighe
“descendant of Tadhg, 'poet'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Tighe an Irish name?
Tighe is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Taidhg.
What does the surname Tighe mean?
Tighe (Irish: Ó Taidhg) means “descendant of Tadhg, 'poet'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Tighe from?
The historic homeland of the Tighe name is Roscommon, Mayo, Wicklow. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Tighe?
Ó Taidhg. Related spellings: Teague, Tague, Teige.
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