Begley

Begley is a common surname in the English language.

Origin and Meaning

Begley is the anglicized form of the Irish O Beaglaoich meaning " descendant of Beaglaoch " (German: " little hero "). Originally from County Donegal, the name Begley comes within Ireland today including in County Kerry heaped before.

Bearers of the name

  • Amy Yoder Begley (born 1978 ), American long-distance runner
  • Ed Begley (1901-1970), American actor
  • Ed Begley Jr. ( b. 1949 ), American actor
  • Louis Begley ( born 1933), American novelist and essayist
  • Michael Begley (1932-2012), Irish politician
  • Michael Joseph Begley (1909-2002), American clergyman, Bishop of Charlotte
  • Mike Begley (1872-1938), American rower
  • Timothy Begley ( b. 1983 ), American basketball player
Family name Michael Begley (politician)
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