Irish name

A formal Irish Gaelic name consists of a given name and a surname, as in English. Surnames in Irish are generally patronymic in etymology, although they are no longer literal patronyms, as is the case in Icelandic. The form of a surname varies according to whether its bearer is male or female, and in the case of a married woman, whether she chooses to adopt her husband's surname.

Related Topics:
Irish Gaelic - Given name - Patronymic - Icelandic - Male - Female - Married

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An alternative traditional naming convention, not used for official purposes but generalised in Irish-speaking areas, consists of the first name followed by a double patronym. Sometimes the name of the mother or grandmother may be used instead of that of the father or grandfather.

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