The baby name Foley is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Foh-lee".
Foley is Irish in Origin.
Foley is a name of Irish origin, meaning "plunderer" or "pirate". It is derived from the Gaelic word "foghlaidh", which means "raider" or "spoiler". The name has a long history in Ireland, and is associated with the O'Foley clan, who were known for their military prowess and their role in defending Ireland against invaders. The name has also been used as a surname in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States.
The name Foley is typically used as a surname, although it can also be used as a first name. It is more commonly used for boys than for girls, although it is not exclusively a male name. The pronunciation of Foley is "FOH-lee" or "FOH-lee-ee", depending on the speaker's accent. The name is relatively uncommon, but has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
The name Foley is made up of two components: "fo" and "ley". "Fo" means "under" or "beneath", while "ley" means "field" or "meadow". Together, the name can be interpreted as "under the meadow" or "beneath the field". This may have been a reference to the O'Foley clan's role as defenders of the land, or it may simply have been a descriptive name based on the family's location or occupation. Regardless of its origins, the name Foley has a rich history and a distinctive sound that make it a unique and memorable choice for a name.
Foley has the following similar or variant Names
- Foley |
- Fowley |
- O\Foley |
- O\Fowley |
- Foli |
- Folie |
- Folli |
- Folly |
- Folley |
- Follye |
- Foleigh |
- Folee |
- Folei |
- Folea |
- Foleya |
- Foleyo |
- Foleyoa |
- Foleyoah |
- Foleyoan |
- Foleyoen |
- Foleyoene |
- Foleyoenah
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