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