Foley

Irish

"plunderer"

Foley Origin and Meaning

The name Foley is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "plunderer".

There are many more appealing Irish surnames than Foley, and certainly more positive meanings. If Foley is a genuine family name, this would be all right in the middle.

Famous People Named Foley

• Foley (born Joseph McCreary Jr.), American jazz bassist
• David Scott "Dave" Foley Canadian actor
• Scott Kellerman Foley American Actor

The name Foley in Pop Culture

• Tucker Foley character in animated series "Danny Phantom"
• Justin Foley character on Netflix series "13 Reasons Why"
• Foley catheter a medical device

International Variations of the name Foley

• Foghlaidh Gaelic