Surname Translation

PomBear · 22-09-2009 03:45AM #1

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

PomBear · 22-09-2009 01:24PM

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 · 22-09-2009 07:46PM

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

PomBear · 22-09-2009 08:07PM

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 · 22-09-2009 08:41PM

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 · 13-10-2009 12:23AM

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 · 13-10-2009 01:15PM

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 · 17-10-2009 02:40AM

Does Críostóir mean Christopher???

ballsymchugh · 17-10-2009 02:42AM

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

Ceilteach · 18-10-2009 05:09PM

Gan aon "i"

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