The Healy Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Healy, its origins in Ireland, and the story behind a Healy family crest.
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Origin of the Healy name
Healy comes from Ó hÉilidhe, "descendant of the claimant", or from Ó hÉalaighthe, "descendant of Éaladhach", meaning "ingenious". Septs were based in County Sligo and in Cork. The name is now widespread throughout Ireland, especially Munster. Emigration also carried it to United States, England and Australia.
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This overview covers the Healy name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Healy name FAQ
What does the Healy name mean?
Descendant of the claimant; ingenious. Common variants include Healey, Hely, O'Healy.
Where does the Healy surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Healy coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Healy crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Healy coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).