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Gaffney

Gaffney (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Her maiden name was Gaffney.”

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A surname of Irish origin.

"Her maiden name was Gaffney."

A city in South Carolina, USA, the seat of Cherokee County.

How to Use Gaffney

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In plain EnglishAn Irish surname, and also the name of a town in South Carolina.

Gaffneys plural

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An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Gamhna, from gamhain ("calf").

Origin: Irish

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What does “Gaffney” mean?

The word “Gaffney” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, an Irish surname, and also the name of a town in South Carolina.

How do you use “Gaffney” in a sentence?

Here is “Gaffney” used in a sentence: “Her maiden name was Gaffney.”

What part of speech is “Gaffney”?

“Gaffney” is a name.

Where does the word “Gaffney” come from?

The word “Gaffney” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Gamhna, from gamhain ("calf").

How many meanings does “Gaffney” have?

“Gaffney” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Irish origin.

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