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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɡæl.ə.ɡəɹ/; British English /ˈɡæl.ə.ɡə/English language family

Gallagher

From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ó Gallchobhair, derived from the given name Gallchobhar.

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Gallagher is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɡæl.ə.ɡəɹ/; British English /ˈɡæl.ə.ɡə/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɡæl.ə.ɡəɹ/; British English /ˈɡæl.ə.ɡə/
Language familyEnglish

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From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ó Gallchobhair, derived from the given name Gallchobhar.

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Usage: english

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