Gallagher

GAL-ah-ger, GAL-ah-her

Irish

"descendant of foreign helper"

Gallagher Origin and Meaning

The name Gallagher is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "descendant of foreign helper".

Gallagher is, like so many of its genre, friendly, open, and optimistic. Some might associate it with the fraternal members of the band Oasis, Noel and Liam Gallagher.

Gallagher Popularity

• 1987 Nameberry 2020

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Famous People Named Gallagher

• (Leo Anthony) Gallagher American comedian
• Gallagher Lennon Son of football manager Neil Lennon
• Noel and Liam Gallagher British musicians of Oasis

Gallagher in Pop Culture

• Gallagher family name on television show Shameless, consisting of Frank, Fiona, Philip (Lip), Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam Gallagher
• Gallagher & Lyle Scottish musical duo consisting of Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle
• Gallagher & Shean vaudeville act consisting of Edward Gallagher and Al Shean
• Mary Katherine Gallagher character on TV's Saturday Night Live played by Molly Shannon