Egan — Irish Surname Origin & Meaning

Irish form: Mac Aodhagáin

Meaning: “son of little Aodh — fire”

Traditional stronghold: Tipperary, Galway

Famed hereditary lawyers (brehons).

Related names from the same part of Ireland: Kelly · O'Brien · Ryan · Kennedy · Lynch · Connolly · Burke · Clarke

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