Begley
Begley is a common family name in the English- speaking world .
Origin and meaning
Begley is the Anglicized form of the Irish O Beaglaoich meaning "descendant of Beaglaoch" (German: "little hero"). Originally from County Donegal , the name Begley occurs frequently in Ireland today in County Kerry, among others .
Name bearer
- Adam Begley (* 1959), American writer
- Andrea Begley (* 1986), Northern Irish pop singer
- Amy Yoder Begley (* 1978), American long-distance runner
- Ed Begley (1901–1970), American actor
- Ed Begley junior (born 1949), American actor
- Louis Begley (* 1933), American writer and essayist
- Michael Begley (1932–2012), Irish politician
- Michael Begley (rower) (1872-1938), American rower
- Michael Joseph Begley (1909–2002), American clergyman, Bishop of Charlotte
- Timothy Begley (born 1983), American basketball player
Individual evidence
- ↑ Begley on surnamedb.com (Engl.)