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, American historian
- David V. Herlihy, American author and historian
- Ed Herlihy, American newsreel narrator
- Gavan Herlihy, New Zealand politician
- James Leo Herlihy, American writer
- Maurice Herlihy, American computer scientist
- Patricia Herlihy, American historian
- Thomas Herlihy, American politician
- Tim Herlihy, American actor and producer