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Keegan

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish
Pronounced Pron. KEE-gən(English)
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From Irish Mac Aodhagáin meaning "descendant of Aodhagán". The given name Aodhagán is a double diminutive of Aodh.

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VariantMac Aodhagáin
Other Languages & CulturesHughes, MacKay, Magee, McCoy, McGee, McKay, McKee(Scottish) MacAoidh(Scottish Gaelic)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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