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Hickey

/ˈhɪki/

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Moderate

Meaning

Descendant of Aodhagán

Represents lineage and familial pride, rooted in ancestral identity and regional heritage from medieval Ireland.

Symbolism

Embodies connection to Irish roots, endurance through generations, and the preservation of family legacy.

Etymology: Derived from the Irish Gaelic 'Ó hEightheacháin', meaning 'descendant of Eightheachán', a personal name possibly related to 'éichteach', meaning 'horseman' or 'warrior'. The name was Anglicized to Hickey during the 17th century under English rule.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Hickey is an Anglicized form of a Gaelic patronymic name, historically associated w

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