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The surname Gaughan is derived from the Gaelic name, Ua Gáibhtheáchain, which dates to before the 10th Century. Its meaning is 'fierce warrior'. However, other translations claim it means 'anxious one'. - Jack McGrory.
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The meaning of Gaughan. Irish (Mayo): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gáibhtheacháin or Mac Gáibhtheacháin ‘descendant (or son) of Gáibhtheachán’, meaning ‘dangerous, terrible’ or ‘uneasy, anxious one’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Eamon, Brendan.
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Origin Gaughan : Irish (Mayo): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gáibhtheacháin or Mac Gáibhtheacháin ‘descendant (or son) of Gáibhtheachán’ meaning ‘dangerous terrible’ or ‘uneasy anxious one’.
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