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Flaherty

The origin and history of Flaherty.

Etymology

Comes from Irish Flaithbheartach, Flaithbheartaigh ("bright ruler"), formed from flaith ("prince, ruler") and Proto-Celtic *berxtos ("bright, shining"), which is cognate with Proto-Germanic *berhtaz ("bright, shining").

Origin: Irish

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