Flanagan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Descendant of Flann, meaning "red-haired" or "ruddy complexioned"
Pronunciation
FLAN-uh-gun
FLAN-ə-gən
Popularity
Flanagan is not a popular first name, but it is a well-known surname in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.

cartoon of the name Flanagan
Cartoon of Flanagan

Flanagan Name meanings & History

Descendant of Flann, meaning "red-haired" or "ruddy complexioned". From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Flannagáin, itself from the given name Flannagán, which was derived from Irish flann "blood red" and a diminutive suffix. Flanagan is typically used as a surname but can also be used as a first name.

Zodiac Sign of Flanagan: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Flanagan:

F: Fun-loving,Festive,Friendly,Fiery

L: Luscious,Legal,Lazy,Lover,Lovely,Languid,Liaison

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Action,Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious

N: Nagging,Nervous,Neat,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine

Flanagan is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Flanagan has been used as a surname by numerous famous people throughout history, including novelist Tom Flanagan, musician John Flanagan, and athlete Eamonn Flanagan.

Related Names to Flanagan

Flann, Flannery, Flanigan, Flannan

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