Sheedy

English

Etymology

Anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Síoda (“descendant of Síoda”), who was likely Síoda McNamera (15th century). The name is from síoda (“silk”). Compare Silk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃi.di/

Proper noun

Sheedy

  1. An Irish surname originating as a patronymic.

Alternative forms

  • Sheady
  • Shydie
  • O'Sheedy
  • McSheedy
  • Silk (from translation of Síoda)

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