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Gallagher

descendant of the lover of strangers, or foreign helper

Male Irish, from Gaelic Ó Gallchobhair 3 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Gallagher
Origin
Irish, from Gaelic Ó Gallchobhair
Gender
Male
Meaning
descendant of the lover of strangers, or foreign helper
Detailed Meaning
An Irish surname from Gaelic Ó Gallchobhair, tied to historic warrior clans of Donegal. Surname-names remain strong in the US, and this one is distinctive without being invented. Gale or Cal work as nicknames.
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Gallagher Name Meaning and Style

Gallagher is a male name of Irish, from Gaelic Ó Gallchobhair origin, meaning descendant of the lover of strangers, or foreign helper.

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