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Name Fennessey
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish
Pronounced Pron. Fen-uh-see
Other Forms FormsFionnghusa, O'Fionnghusa, Fancy, Fansy, Fennessy, Phinnesy, Finnessy, very rarely spelled Phinizi
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Meaning & History
An ancient Irish name. Presumed to come from the name Fionnghusa, or sometimes O'Fionnghusa.
This means "pale one" and "strong, active one.
It is commonly found in County Tipperary. Extremely unusual.
This means "pale one" and "strong, active one.
It is commonly found in County Tipperary. Extremely unusual.