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Galway
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  • Used in: 2 countries

Origin: Gaulish

Anglicization of Irish Gaillimh, of uncertain meaning, said to mean "stony' (referring to the River Corrib). If so, it probably derives from Old Irish calad (“hard”); compare caillou, of Gaulish origin.

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United Kingdom Galway Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #8182

United States Galway Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #51233
Frequency 382 people (0.14 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 91.1% Hispanic 1.83% Black 2.88% Two+ 3.14%

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