About Reidy
The surname Reidy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Riada, meaning "descendant of Riada." Riada was a personal name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the word "riadh," meaning "wheel." The Reidy surname is most commonly found in County Kerry in southwestern Ireland and is associated with the historical sept (clan) of Ó Riada.
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