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Corcoran

Corcoran (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "purple" or "ruddy complexion.". Example: “Corcoran managed the family pub for decades.”

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An Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "purple" or "ruddy complexion."
"Corcoran managed the family pub for decades."

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Corcorans plural

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Etymology

From Irish Ó Corcráin (literally “descendant of Corcrán”). Variant of Cochrane.

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Corcoran” mean?

The word “Corcoran” means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "purple" or "ruddy complexion.".

How do you use “Corcoran” in a sentence?

Here is “Corcoran” used in a sentence: “Corcoran managed the family pub for decades.”

What part of speech is “Corcoran”?

“Corcoran” is a name.

What is the meaning of Corcoran?

"Corcoran" (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "purple" or "ruddy complexion.".

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