Surname Translation

PomBear

My names conor stitt. The surname stitt came from the old surname studd. Can someone help me with the translation?

PomBear

Was looking it up and the surname studd comes from the fact that my ancestors were stud farmers, would I be correct in getting the irish translation of stud and using it as the irish translation?

An gal gréine

Conchúir Ó Graí......bearing in mind that we are into the realm of composing here.

PomBear

An gal gréine wrote: »

Conchúir Ó Graí......bearing in mind that we are into the realm of composing here.

Well since it is such an uncommon name, i'd suspect i'd have no chance of finding a direct translation. Is it correct to follow this path for making the translation though.

An gal gréine

I dont see why not! Maybe, a bit more research might find something but when you think of ALL the Irish names that have been given permanent translations into English, if you being interested in doing a reversal, I'd say go for it.

Ceilteach

PomBear wrote: »

Well since it is such an uncommon name, i'd suspect i'd have no chance of finding a direct translation. Is it correct to follow this path for making the translation though.

Sloinnte Uile Éireann, gives it as a common Belfast name of Scottish Origin so i'd advise you find yourself a book of Scottish surnames and that should provide you with the Gaidhilg. DON'T get a tattoo on advice you get on the internet!!!!!

An gal gréine

The Gaidhlig, greigh, is pronounced the same, but spelt differently.
What the Gaidhlig surname is, I dont know. They do have Mac Eachainn, which is horse-related, for McGahan so I'm sure you'll find if you dig.

chrussell

Does Críostóir mean Christopher???

ballsymchugh

yes it does. and as for conor, go the whole hog and use conchubhair. pronounced crow-her. as for the surname... hmmm

Ceilteach

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