Surnames of Gaelic Origin

8,379 surnames found of Gaelic origin

Baird
The surname Baird is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Gaelic word "bard," meaning a poet or minstrel. It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who was a ......
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Bairrington
The surname Bairrington is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Barrington, which means "the settlement of the people of Barr." The name Barr is believed to have originated from th......
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Baith
The surname Baith is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "beath" meaning "life." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a lively or energetic persona......
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Bakies
The surname Bakies is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "báicidh," meaning "baker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as bakers or were ass......
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Balach
The surname Balach is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "balach," meaning "young man" or "lad." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify someone who was you......
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Balcom
The surname Balcom is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacComaidh," meaning "son of the servant of St. Comhghall." The name suggests a connection to a person who served or wa......
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Baldie
The surname Baldie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "baile," meaning "farm" or "settlement." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name lik......
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Baldree
The surname Baldree is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac a' Bhaird, meaning "son of the bard." The term "bard" refers to a poet or storyteller in Gaelic culture. The surnam......
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Baldrige
The surname Baldrige is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacBhaildrig," meaning "son of the bold ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor w......
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Balduff
The surname Balduff is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacBhailduibh," meaning "son of the bold black one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancest......
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Balfany
The surname Balfany is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Bhail" which means "son of the town." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the na......
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Balfe
The surname Balfe is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Beoláin, meaning "descendant of Beolán." The name Beolán is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "beo," whi......
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Ballagh
The surname Ballagh is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bealach," meaning "a pass" or "a way." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a moun......
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Ballan
The surname Ballan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "baile," meaning "a settlement or town." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hai......
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Ballantine
The surname Ballantine is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacBhailen" or "MacPhail," meaning "son of Bailen" or "son of Paul." The name Bailen or Paul is believed to have be......
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Ballentine
The surname Ballentine is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacBhailen" or "MacBhailein," meaning "son of Bailean." Bailean is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "ba......
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Balliew
The surname Balliew is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "baile," meaning "a farm or settlement." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name li......
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Ballingall
The surname Ballingall is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacBhailen Ghall," meaning "son of the fair-haired stranger." It is believed to have originated from a Viking or No......
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Balmer
The surname Balmer is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "balbh" meaning "dumb" or "stammering." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had difficulty speak......
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Baly
The surname Baly is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "baile" meaning "town" or "settlement." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived in or near a town......
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