About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Gorman
- Variants
- Gorman
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Maelgormán, abbot of Knock in the 12th century, and by other ecclesiastics; source of the surname Gorman.
The story behind Gormán
Source of the surname Mac Gormáin, anglicised as Gorman — particularly common in Clare and Tipperary.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; descriptive name.
Did you know?
From gorm (blue or dark), describing complexion or hair colour.
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