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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. Submit the Meaning of This Surname for a Chance To Win a $60 Genealogy DNA Test.
Ed Gaughan. Nationality (legal) British. Occupation. Actor. Years active. 2004-present. Ed Gaughan is an English actor, director, [1] comedian, [2] voice actor and jazz musician. [3] He is best known for his starring role in the BAFTA-nominated 2010 film Skeletons and for voicing Baron von Greenback in Danger Mouse [4] and Q Pootle 5 in Q Pootle 5.
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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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Last Name : GAUGHAN, Find out more about the geographical origin and the etymology of this last name
The surname Gaughan is derived from the Old Gaelic name Ua Gáibhtheacháin, which dates to before the 10th century. Its meaning is "male descendant of a fierce warrior". However, other translations claim it means "anxious one", demonstrating their expeditious and industrious nature.
Originally it was exclusive to the province of Connacht, and specifically County Mayo, which remains the epi-cntre of the name. The derivation is from the pre 10th century Old Gaelic O'Gaibhtheachain, meaning the male descendant of the fierce warrior!
