Kearney

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KAR-nee'KAR-nee'2 syllables

🇮🇪Irish

Strong

MEANING

Descendant of the soldier

ORIGIN

Gaelic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Catharnaigh', which means 'descendant of Catharnach'. 'Catharnach' is a name meaning 'warlike' or 'soldier'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Kearney is traditionally associated with families of noble descent in Ireland.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the name Kearney has been borne by various notable families in Ireland and has connections to Irish clans and heritage.

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