Muireadhaigh
| Gender | Masculine |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Gaelic |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "mariner" |
| Other names | |
| Anglicisation(s) | Morrow, Murray |
| Related names | Muireadhadh, Moireabh, Murchadh |
Muireadhaigh is a Gaelic personal name derived from the word muir meaning sea, and thus coming to mean 'seaman', 'mariner' and also 'lord'. It is found as a patronym in the form of Ó Muireadhaigh and MacMuireadhaigh, which have been anglicised as Murray and Morrow in southwestern Scotland, northeastern Connacht and County Cavan[1].
The name Morrow is found primarily in Donegal, Antrim, Down and Armagh which is due to Scottish settlement in those areas.
See also
References
- ^ Woulfe, Peter (1923). Irish names and Surnames.