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Gallagher

GAL-uh-her

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

21

Peak Year

#6 in 2023

First Recorded

1982

Style

Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An Irish surname meaning 'descendant of the foreigner' or 'descendant of the foreign helper'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Liam Gallagher

    Lead singer of the band Oasis; British musician.

  • Noel Gallagher

    Guitarist and songwriter; Liam's brother.

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Personality Traits

IndependentLoyalStrong-willedCreative

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