McCarthy

Gaelic: Mac Cártaigh

Variants: McCarty, McCartie, McArthy

Motto: Forti et Fideli Nihil Difficule
“To the brave and faithful man, nothing is difficult.”

Name Meaning: Loving

Famous McCarthys:
Jenny McCarthy – Actress (Scary Movie 3)
Andrew McCarthy – Actor (Pretty in Pink, Mannequin)
Joseph McCarthy - U.S. Senator, 1908-1957

The McCarthys are the descendanys of the MacCarthaigh sept, who were named for Carthach, who was King of Munster in the 11th century. The name now ranks as the 13th most numerous name in Ireland, with Munster being the mosyt prominent province. The McCarthys are also prominemt in Counties Cork and Kerry.

 

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