DONAGHUE
Donaghue
Donaghue is a surname of Irish origin, particularly prominent in regions with strong Irish heritage, such as Britain, Ireland, Australia, and the United States. The surname is derived from the Irish "Ó Donnchadha", meaning 'descendant of Donnchadh'. Donnchadh itself is a Gaelic personal name made up of "dunn", meaning 'brown', and "cath", meaning 'battle', suggesting a warrior or fighter.
The Donaghue family name is traditionally associated with qualities of courage, strength, and leadership. The bearers of this surname are often reputed to exhibit these characteristics or be descended from individuals who possessed them.
Over the centuries, the Donaghue name has spread far and wide due to Irish migration, particularly during periods of famine and economic hardship in Ireland. Today, individuals bearing the surname Donaghue can be found across the globe, contributing to various fields and professions.
Notable individuals with the surname Donaghue include British playwright Emma Donaghue, Australian author Jennifer Donaghue, and Irish politician Siobhán Donaghue.
Through its rich history and widespread presence, the surname Donaghue stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Irish culture and heritage among the global diaspora.
There are approximately 403 people named Donaghue in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Donaghue.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- Colin
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Manir
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Mj
- Pauline
Similar and related surnames
- Donachie
- Donachue
- Donagh
- Donaghe
- Donaghee
- Donaghey
- Donaghie
- Donagho
- Donaghoe
- Donaghu
- Donaghy
- Donague
- Donahoe
- Donahoo
- Donahue
- Donahy
- Donaque
- Donaugh
- Donaughe
- Donaughee
- Donaughue
- Donega
- Doneghue
- Donegue
- Dongha
- Donghue
- Donnaghie
- Donnaghue
- Donnoghue
- Donnohoe
- Donoghoue
- Donoghu
- Donoghue
- Donogue
- Donohgue
- Donohoe
- Donohue
- Donoughe
- Donoughey
- Donoughue
- Donoughy
- Dumphy
- Dunphey
- Dunphy
- Duong
- Tannock
- Tong
- Tongue
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.