Herlihy

Herlihy is an Irish surname. Deriving from the Gaelic "O'hIrghileach," which means "descendant of Irghileach," the name has connotations of long-standing heritage. The prefix "O" signifies "descendant of" and was commonly used in Gaelic surnames. Notable people with the surname include:

• David Herlihy (1930–1991), American historian
• David V. Herlihy (born 1958), American author and historian
• Ed Herlihy (1909–1999), American newsreel narrator
• Gavan Herlihy (born 1947), New Zealand politician
• James Leo Herlihy (1927–1993), American writer
• Maurice Herlihy (born 1954), American computer scientist
• Patricia Herlihy (1930-2018), American historian
• Thomas Herlihy (1956-2015), American politician
• Tim Herlihy (born 1966), American actor and producer

See also

• O'Herlihy (surname)
• Hurley (surname)
• O'Hurley (surname)