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Kerrigan
Kerrigan (name) means an Irish surname, from a Gaelic name meaning "little dark one.". Example: “Nancy Kerrigan was a famous American figure skater.”
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An Irish surname, from a Gaelic name meaning "little dark one."
"Nancy Kerrigan was a famous American figure skater."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Kerrigans
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Etymology
A reduced, Anglicized form of Irish Ó Ciaragáin ("grandson/descendant of Ciaragán"), a byname formed from a double diminutive of ciar ("black").
Rhymes for Kerrigan
Madigan
hooligan
Michigan
cardigan
Corrigan
Gilligan
Milligan
Mulligan
Harrigan
Hannigan
ptarmigan
Brannigan
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Kerrigan” mean?
The word “Kerrigan” means an Irish surname, from a Gaelic name meaning "little dark one.".
How do you use “Kerrigan” in a sentence?
Here is “Kerrigan” used in a sentence: “Nancy Kerrigan was a famous American figure skater.”
What part of speech is “Kerrigan”?
“Kerrigan” is a name.
What is the meaning of Kerrigan?
"Kerrigan" (name) means an Irish surname, from a Gaelic name meaning "little dark one.".
