Walshe

WalsheOrigin

Word/name| Wales
Meaning| "Wales"
Region of origin| Ireland
Other names
Variant form(s)| "Walsh", "Welsh"

Walshe is a surname, a variant of Walsh, meaning "Wales", i.e. "foreigner" (non-English) originating in Wales, brought to Ireland by Normans.[1] It is most common in County Mayo and County Kilkenny. There are other variants including "Welsh". Walshe is uncommon as a given name.

## Notable people with this name

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* Damian Walshe-Howling
* Dylan Walshe
* Francis Walshe
* Gwenethe Walshe
* James Walshe (1803–1888), catholic priest and Bishop in Kildare and Leighlin
* Jennifer Walshe
* Joe Walshe
* John Walshe (disambiguation)
* Joseph Walshe, (1886–1956), Irish civil servant
* Nick Walshe (born 1974), former rugby union footballer
* Pat Walshe

## See also

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* Walsh (disambiguation)
* Walsh (surname)
* Welsh (surname)

## References

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1. ^ "Walsh coat of arms, family crest and Walsh family history". irishsurnames.com. Retrieved 2007-12-31.

Surname list

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