About Foley
The name "Foley" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "foghlaidh," which means "plunderer" or "pirate." It was originally a surname given to those who worked as professional raiders or plunderers. Over time, the name has evolved and is now used as both a surname and a given name.
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Most individuals with the name Foley are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Foley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Foley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.