Surnames of Gaelic Origin

8,379 surnames found of Gaelic origin

Gailey
The surname Gailey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gaoth" meaning "wind" or "gale." It is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a wi......
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Gain
The surname Gain is of English and Irish origin, derived from the Old English word "gain" or the Irish Gaelic word "gáin," both meaning "a profit" or "a gain." It is likely that the name was origin......
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Gaine
The surname Gaine is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "géibheann," meaning "to take or seize." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was forceful or agg......
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Gainey
The surname Gainey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Fhionnáin, meaning "son of the fair-haired servant of St. Finnan." It is a patronymic surname, indicating desc......
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Gainor
The surname Gainor is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Fhionnbhairr," meaning "son of Fionnbharr." Fionnbharr is a personal name composed of the elements "fionn," meaning "f......
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Gair
The surname Gair is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gearr," meaning "short" or "small." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of short stature or a p......
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Gaitens
The surname Gaitens is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gathan," meaning "wheat." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or grew wheat......
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Gaitley
The surname Gaitley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gáibhtheach, meaning "descendant of Gáibhtheach." The name Gáibhtheach is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "g......
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Galaway
The surname Galaway is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gallchobhair, meaning "descendant of Gallchobhair." The name Gallchobhair is composed of the elements "gall," meaning "f......
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Galbraith
The surname Galbraith is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Gille Brath," meaning "servant of Brath." Brath is believed to be a personal name or a byname, possibly referring to......
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Surnames of Gaelic Origin

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