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Healy

Healy (name) means an Irish surname, a variant spelling of Healey, from the Gaelic Ó hÉalaithe. Example: “Healy opened a pub in the town square.”

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An Irish surname, a variant spelling of Healey, from the Gaelic Ó hÉalaithe.

"Healy opened a pub in the town square."

Word forms

Healys plural

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Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó hÉilidhe (“descendant of the claimant”), from éilidhe (“claimant”), or from Irish Ó hÉalaighthe (“descendant of Éaladhach”), a personal name from ealadhach (“ingenious”).

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Healy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Healy” mean?

The word “Healy” means an Irish surname, a variant spelling of Healey, from the Gaelic Ó hÉalaithe.

How do you use “Healy” in a sentence?

Here is “Healy” used in a sentence: “Healy opened a pub in the town square.”

What part of speech is “Healy”?

“Healy” is a name.

Is “Healy” a common word?

“Healy” is an uncommon word in modern English.