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Driscoll Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "driscoll" is "from the irish surname Ó drisceoil, meaning 'descendant of the interpreter'", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
driscoll
Meaning
from the irish surname Ó drisceoil, meaning 'descendant of the interpreter'
Pronunciation
dris-kawl
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Driscoll Name Details

The surname Driscoll originates from Ireland, particularly in counties Cork and Kerry. It is believed that the name was derived from the Irish word 'drisceoil', which translates to 'interpreter' or 'messenger'. The prefix 'Ó' signifies 'descendant of', indicating that those who bear the name Driscoll are descendants of interpreters, often associated with the legal profession or religious texts. Over time, the surname Driscoll has also been used as a given name for both boys and girls.

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