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Driscoll

/ˈdrɪskəl/

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Meaning

Descendant of Eidirsceól

The name reflects lineage and connection to a messenger or intermediary figure, symbolizing communication, diplomacy, and ancestral pride.

Symbolism

Embodies strength of heritage, loyalty to family, and a historical role as a bridge between communities or realms.

Etymology: Derived from the Old Irish personal name 'Eidirsceól,' meaning 'messenger' or 'go-between,' combined with the patronymic prefix 'Ó' meaning 'descendant of.' The surname thus means 'descendant of the messenger.'

Style & Origin

traditional
strong

Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Driscoll is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Ó hEidirsceóil,' historically associa

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