Healy surname: meaning and origin
Healy means descendant of Éilightheach, a name of uncertain meaning. It is a native Gaelic Irish family from Cork and Sligo.
| Irish form | Ó hÉalaighthe |
|---|---|
| Meaning | descendant of Éilightheach, a name of uncertain meaning |
| Home region | Cork and Sligo (Munster) |
| Origin | Gaelic |
| Variants | O'Healy, Hely |
History of the Healy name
There were Healy families in Cork (Muskerry) and in Sligo, so the name belongs to both the south and the north-west.
More surnames from Munster
- Barryde Barra · from Barry
- O'BrienÓ Briain · descendant of Brian
- CahillÓ Cathail · descendant of Cathal
- O'CallaghanÓ Ceallacháin · descendant of Ceallachán
- McCarthyMac Cárthaigh · son of Cárthach
- CaseyÓ Cathasaigh · descendant of Cathasach
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Healy mean?
Healy (Irish: Ó hÉalaighthe) means descendant of Éilightheach, a name of uncertain meaning.
What is the Irish spelling of Healy?
The Irish-language form of Healy is Ó hÉalaighthe.
Where is the surname Healy from?
Healy is a native Gaelic Irish family, associated with Cork and Sligo in Munster.
What are other spellings of Healy?
Related spellings and forms include O'Healy, Hely.