Taaffe Name Meaning & Origin
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The surname Taaffe is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Taithfhir', meaning 'descendant of Taithfhir'. It is associated with the Irish nobility and has historical roots in County Tipperary and County Kilkenny. The name has been anglicized over centuries from its original Gaelic form.
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Irish (Celtic/Irish) 85% -
Irish-American (Irish-American) 10% -
British (British) 5%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Taaffe
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Taaffe
Notable individuals include Sir John Taaffe, 11th Baronet, an Irish nobleman; Charles Taaffe, 19th-century Irish politician; and Michael Taaffe, a contemporary Irish artist.
Taaffe Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.