As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Celtic.) The son of Faddan. Fada, Gaelic, tall; Phaudeen, Gaelic, "little Patrick," and Mac, son; MacPhaudeen, the son of little Patrick.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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