Doyle

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Overview of the name Doyle and its notable associations


Doyle

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Doyle is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Ó Dubhghaill," meaning "descendant of Dubhghall." The name is associated with the Viking settlers in Ireland, as "Dubhghall" translates to "dark stranger." The surname is prevalent in Ireland, particularly in the provinces of Leinster and Munster.

Notable People with the Surname Doyle[edit | edit source]

  • Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930), a British writer best known for his Sherlock Holmes detective series.
  • Roddy Doyle (born 1958), an Irish novelist, dramatist, and screenwriter.
  • Jerry Doyle (1956–2016), an American talk radio host, right-libertarian political commentator, and television actor.
  • Doyle Brunson (1933–2023), an American poker player who played professionally for over 50 years.

Places Named Doyle[edit | edit source]

Doyle in Fiction[edit | edit source]

Related Surnames[edit | edit source]

  • O'Doyle, a variant of the surname Doyle.
  • McDowell, another surname of similar Gaelic origin.

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