Surnames of Gaelic Origin

8,379 surnames found of Gaelic origin

Bovaird
The surname Bovaird is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bò bhàird," which means "poet's cow." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who owned or tended to a......
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Bovie
The surname Bovie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bòbh" meaning "a cow." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near a cow pastu......
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Bowan
The surname Bowan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Buadhacháin," meaning "descendant of Buadhachán." The name Buadhachán is a diminutive form of "buadhach," which translate......
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Bowdren
The surname Bowdren is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Buadáin," meaning "descendant of Buadán." The name Buadán itself is derived from the word "buaidh," meaning "victory" o......
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Bowie
The surname Bowie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "buie," meaning "yellow-haired" or "fair-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individual......
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Bowlan
The surname Bowlan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Bualláin, which means "descendant of Buallán." The name Buallán is believed to be a diminutive form of the word "buille,"......
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Boyack
The surname Boyack is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name Buadhach, meaning "victorious" or "triumphant." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally u......
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Boyd
The surname Boyd is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "buidhe," meaning "yellow" or "blond." It was originally used as a nickname for someone with fair hair or complexion. Over......
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Boyde
The surname Boyde is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "buidhe," meaning "yellow" or "fair-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals wit......
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Boyed
The surname Boyed is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "buidhe," meaning "yellow" or "fair-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals wit......
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