McMenamin
McMenamin is an Irish surname. In ancient Gaelic it was shorter, Meanma, a word meaning courageous or high spirited. It originated in Co. Donegal in the 13th century and the Meanma’s were a warrior branch of the O'Donnells of Tyrconnell (Donegal), who were the "chieftains of Fanad" a large territory in Donegal. Notable people with the surname include:
- Brian McMenamin (born 1957), American businessman and philanthropist
- Chris McMenamin (born 1989), Scottish footballer
- Ciarán McMenamin (born 1975), Irish actor
- Colin McMenamin (born 1981), Scottish footballer
- Daniel McMenamin (1882–?), Irish politician and barrister
- Eugene McMenamin (born 1947), Irish politician
- James McMenamin (1910–2000), Australian cricket umpire
- Joseph J. McMenamin, United States Marine Corps general
- Kevin McMenamin, Irish Gaelic football player
- Mark McMenamin, American paleontologist
- Paul McMenamin (born 1956), Australian academic
- Ryan McMenamin, Canadian-born Irish Gaelic footballer
See also
- McMenamins, hospitality company (e.g. pubs in the northwestern U.S.)
- McManaman, surname
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