Healey Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Healey sits within the Healy family of names, which has Irish roots. The name is usually explained as “Descendant of the claimant”.

• You may also find the name written Hely and O'Healy.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• The extra “e” in Healey is a spelling habit rather than a different name.

Heraldry and the Healey name

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Healey, so the heraldry linked to Healy is a starting point, not an automatic right. For the full story, order the Healey surname pack.