Where Does the Kelliher Surname Come From?

Some records give Kelleher; others give Kelliher. Both point to the same Irish family name. In origin, the name means “Descendant of Céileachair ("companion dear")”.

A variant of Kelleher

Kelliher writes “i” in place of the “e” found in Kelleher, a typical scribal difference. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The same family of names includes Keleher and O'Kelleher.

Kelliher coat of arms

There is no single Kelliher family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Kelliher report, with a museum-style coat of arms.