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Quiz about Irish Family Names
Quiz about Irish Family Names

Irish Family Names Trivia Quiz


I'll give you the original Gaelic word it comes from and you give me the anglicised version.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
52,189
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
6407
Last 3 plays: CoachP44 (4/15), NewBestFriend (14/15), Guest 73 (5/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What is the anglicised last name of Cearbhaill? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What is the anglicised last name of O Dubthaigh? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What is the anglicised last name of Mac Mathuna? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What is the anglicised last name of O Maoilriain? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What is the anglicised last name of O hEalaighthe? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What is the anglicised last name of O Cinneide? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What is the anglicised last name of O hEachighearna? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What is the anglicised last name of Caomhanach? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What is the anglicised last name of Mag Uidhir? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What is the anglicised last name of O Fearghaill? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What is the anglicised last name of O Sioradain? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What is the anglicised last name of O Maoil Eoin? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What is the anglicised last name of O Murchada? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is the anglicised last name of Nuall? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What is the anglicised last name of O Conchobhair? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the anglicised last name of Cearbhaill?

Answer: Carroll

The literal translation means 'slaughter'.
2. What is the anglicised last name of O Dubthaigh?

Answer: Duffy

Meaning 'black', probably referring to hair.
3. What is the anglicised last name of Mac Mathuna?

Answer: MacMahon

Meaning 'son of a bear'.
4. What is the anglicised last name of O Maoilriain?

Answer: Ryan

Meaning uncertain, but may mean 'illustrious'.
5. What is the anglicised last name of O hEalaighthe?

Answer: Healy

Meaning 'ingenious'.
6. What is the anglicised last name of O Cinneide?

Answer: Kennedy

Meaning 'ugly-headed' or 'rough-headed'.
7. What is the anglicised last name of O hEachighearna?

Answer: Ahearne

Meaning 'Lord of the house'.
8. What is the anglicised last name of Caomhanach?

Answer: Kavanagh

Meaning 'of St. Kevin's church'.
9. What is the anglicised last name of Mag Uidhir?

Answer: MacGuire

Meaning 'pale'.
10. What is the anglicised last name of O Fearghaill?

Answer: O' Farrell

Meaning 'man of great courage'.
11. What is the anglicised last name of O Sioradain?

Answer: Sheridan

Meaning 'wild man'
12. What is the anglicised last name of O Maoil Eoin?

Answer: Malone

Meaning 'bald'.
13. What is the anglicised last name of O Murchada?

Answer: Murphey

Meaning 'sea warrior'.
14. What is the anglicised last name of Nuall?

Answer: Nolan

Meaning 'nobleman'.
15. What is the anglicised last name of O Conchobhair?

Answer: O'Conor

Meaning 'champion'.
Source: Author Morrigan716

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