Naughton
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Naughton is an Irish
gaelic
surname derived from the name Ó Neachtain meaning 'descendent of the waters'. A Sept of the Dal gCais
of the same stock as Quinn
and Hartigan where located in Inchiquin Barony, Co. Clare.
Another O'Neachtain Sept
of the Ui Maine who were chiefs of Máenmaige
, the plain lying around Loughrea
in Galway
, until the Cambro-Norman
invasion. After the upheaval they settled in the Fews (Barony of Athlone, Co. Roscommon). O'Neachtain appears as Chief of the Fews in several sixteenth century manuscripts, and as late as the eighteen eighties the Naughtons of Thomastown Park posseessed an estate of 4829 acres (19.5 km²) between Athlone and Ballinasloe.
The English surname Norton has occasionally been substituted for Naughton. The Nortons of Athlone are descended from Feradach O'Neachtain who died in 1790. In County Kerry
, Behan or Behane was used interchangeably with Naughton.
Naughton is the name of various places:
Naughton is also the last name of several notable people:
is of Scottish origin and they are descended from the eight century Pictish King Nechtan
.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
gaelic
Gaels
The Gaels or Goidels are speakers of one of the Goidelic Celtic languages: Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. Goidelic speech originated in Ireland and subsequently spread to western and northern Scotland and the Isle of Man....
surname derived from the name Ó Neachtain meaning 'descendent of the waters'. A Sept of the Dal gCais
Dál gCais
The Dál gCais were a dynastic group of related septs located in north Munster who rose to political prominence in the 10th century AD in Ireland. They claimed descent from Cormac Cas, or Cas mac Conall Echlúath, hence the term "Dál", meaning "portion" or "share" of Cas...
of the same stock as Quinn
Quinn
Quinn is a surname in the English language, that is derived from the Irish language. The name is derived from the Irish Ó Cuinn, ie descendants of Conn. It means wisdom or chief. It arose separately among unrelated families, such as those of Thomond and Tir Eoghan...
and Hartigan where located in Inchiquin Barony, Co. Clare.
Another O'Neachtain Sept
Sept
A sept is an English word for a division of a family, especially a division of a clan. The word might have its origin from Latin saeptum "enclosure, fold", or it can be an alteration of sect.The term is found in both Ireland and Scotland...
of the Ui Maine who were chiefs of Máenmaige
Máenmaige
Máenmaige was a originally a kingdom, later termed a trícha cét, and in Anglo-Norman times a cantred, which formed the barony of Loughrea.-Early historic rulers:It was first under the control of Ui Fhiachrach Fionn, and later by the Uí Maine...
, the plain lying around Loughrea
Loughrea
Loughrea is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains.The town expanded in recent years as it increasingly becomes a commuter town for the city of Galway.- Name :...
in Galway
Galway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
, until the Cambro-Norman
Cambro-Norman
Cambro-Norman is a term used for Norman knights who settled in southern Wales after the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Some historians suggest that the term is to be preferred to Anglo-Norman for the Normans who invaded Ireland after 1170 — many of whom originated in Wales. However, the term...
invasion. After the upheaval they settled in the Fews (Barony of Athlone, Co. Roscommon). O'Neachtain appears as Chief of the Fews in several sixteenth century manuscripts, and as late as the eighteen eighties the Naughtons of Thomastown Park posseessed an estate of 4829 acres (19.5 km²) between Athlone and Ballinasloe.
The English surname Norton has occasionally been substituted for Naughton. The Nortons of Athlone are descended from Feradach O'Neachtain who died in 1790. In County Kerry
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
, Behan or Behane was used interchangeably with Naughton.
Naughton is the name of various places:
- Naughton, Ontario
- Naughton, SuffolkNedging-with-NaughtonNedging-with-Naughton is a civil parish in Suffolk, England. Located on the B1078 between Bildeston and Needham Market, it consists of three settlements;*Naughton*Nedging*Nedging Tye...
- Naughton ParkHalton StadiumThe Stobart Stadium Halton is a rugby league stadium in Widnes, England. The Widnes Vikings play their home games there as do Everton Reserves...
- Naughton Gallery at Queen'sNaughton Gallery at Queen'sThe Naughton Gallery at Queen's is an art gallery and museum at Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Opened in 2001, the gallery is named after its benefactors Martin and Carmel Naughton, who donated £500,000 to the university in 2002. Along with the Queen's Film Theatre and the annual...
Naughton is also the last name of several notable people:
- Albert NaughtonAlbert NaughtonAlbert "Ally" Naughton is an English former professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer of the 1940s, '50s and '60s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, England, and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes, and Warrington, playing at , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or 13...
, Former Great Britain Rugby League Player - Bill NaughtonBill NaughtonWilliam John Francis Naughton, or Bill Naughton was an Irish-born British playwright and author, best known for his play Alfie.-Early life:...
(1910–1992), Playwright - Bobby NaughtonBobby NaughtonRobert "Bobby" Naughton is an American jazz vibraphonist.Naughton was born in Boston; he played piano from age seven. In the 1960s he played piano in rock and lounge outfits before a stint in the Army, where he played organ...
(1944-) is an American jazz vibraphonist. - Charlie NaughtonCharlie NaughtonCharles John "Charlie" Naughton was a Scottish comedian.He was a member of The Crazy Gang, and part of a double act with fellow Glaswegian Jimmy Gold...
(1886–1976), Scottish Comedian, member of The Crazy GangThe Crazy GangThe Crazy Gang were a group of British entertainers, formed in the early 1930s. In the mature form the group's six men were Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Jimmy Nervo, Teddy Knox, Charlie Naughton and Jimmy Gold...
see also Naughton and Gold]] - Cathal NaughtonCathal NaughtonCathal Naughton is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Newtownshandrum and with the Cork senior inter-county team.-Early life:...
(born 1987), Cork Hurler - Chris Naughton (producer) (1990 - ), Music Producer
- Danny Naughton, Former English Rugby League Player
- David Naughton (actor)David Naughton (actor)David Walsh Naughton is an American actor and singer best known for his starring roles in the 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London, the 1980 Walt Disney comedy, Midnight Madness, the 1984 comedies Hot Dog.....
(1951 - ), American actor - David Naughton (producer) (1975 - ), music producer
- Denis NaughtenDenis NaughtenDenis Naughten is an Irish politician. He is currently a Teachta Dála for the Roscommon–South Leitrim constituency. He sits as an independent TD, having lost the Fine Gael parliamentary party whip in July 2011.-Education:...
(born 1973) Fine Gael politician - Eileen S. NaughtonEileen S. NaughtonEileen Slattery Naughton, is an American consultant and politician from Warwick, Rhode Island. A Democrat, she serves in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 21st district, which contains the neighborhoods of Conimicut, Hoxsie, and parts of Hillsgrove, including the T.F....
(1945 - ), American politician - Eoghan Ó NeachtainEoghan Ó NeachtainEoghan Ó Neachtain, Irish writer, fl. 1901-1932.Ó Neachtain was born at Park, An Spidéal, in the late 19th century, and was a nationalist author associated with the Gaelic League and the Irish cultural revival...
, Irish writer, fl. 1901-1932. - James NaughtonJames NaughtonJames Naughton is an American director, theater, film and television actor.-Early life:Naughton was born in Middletown, Connecticut, the son of Rosemary and Joseph Naughton, both of whom were teachers He is the brother of actor David Naughton.-Career:Naughton graduated from Brown University and...
(1945 - ), American actor - Joe Steve O NeachtainJoe Steve O NeachtainJoe Steve Ó Neachtain, Irish actor and playwright.Ó Neachtain portrays Peadar Ó Conghaile on Irish language drama Ros na Rún. A native of An Spidéal, he first appeared on the programme in 1996. He has acted on stage in Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe, while for the past ten years he has written and acted...
, Irish actor and playwright. - Joel NaughtonJoel NaughtonJoel Matthew Naughton is an Australian catcher for the Brisbane Bandits.-Philadelphia Phillies:...
(Born 1986), is an Australian catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball organization. - John NaughtonJohn NaughtonJohn Naughton is an Irish academic, journalist and writer based in the United Kingdom since 1968. He has worked at the Open University since 1972, and has held the title of Professor of the Public Understanding of Technology since 2006....
, academic and journalist - Keith NaughtonKeith NaughtonKeith Naughton is a prominent Republican political consultant. He is best known for his work on state-wide judicial campaigns.He worked as campaign manager for Bruce Castor during the early stages of his campaign for Pennsylvania Attorney General. After Castor began attacking Pennsylvania...
, Republican political consultant - Willie NaughtonWillie NaughtonWilliam A. "Willie" Naughton was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as an outside-forward for various clubs in Scotland and England in the 1880s and 1890s, including Celtic, Stoke and Southampton...
(born 1868), Scottish footballer - Kyle NaughtonKyle NaughtonKyle Naughton is an English footballer who plays as a right back for Norwich City on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.-Sheffield United:...
(1988 - ), English footballer currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur - Liam NaughtenLiam NaughtenLiam Naughten was an Irish Fine Gael politician, who was a TD for the constituency of Roscommon from 1982 to 1989, and also served as a Senator....
Fine Gael politician - Martin Naughton (hurler)Martin Naughton (hurler)Martin Naughton is a former Irish sportsperson. He played senior hurling with his local club Turloughmore and with the Galway senior inter-county team in the 1980s and 1990s.-Early life:...
(born 1956), Galway Hurler - Martin NaughtonMartin NaughtonMartin Naughton , an Irish entrepreneur, founded Glen Electric in November 1973 with a small manufacturing facility employing just ten people in Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. In 1977, Dimplex, the leading brand in the UK electrical heating market was acquired by Glen Electrics forming the Glen...
(born 1940) Irish entrepreneur - Michael NaughtonMichael NaughtonDr. Michael Naughton is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law and Department of Sociology at the University of Bristol . He teaches in the general area of crime, justice and society, with a specialist interest in miscarriages of justice....
is a British academic - Michael P. Naughton, American novelist
- Naturi NaughtonNaturi NaughtonNaturi Cora Maria Naughton is an American singer, rapper and actress best known for formerly being one-third of the R&B trio 3LW, and the starring role of Denise in the remake of Fame.- Early life :...
(born 1984), American singer and actress - Rear Admiral Richard J. NaughtonRichard J. NaughtonVice Admiral Richard Joseph Naughton was the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy from 2002 to 2003.-Navy career:...
, former Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. - Seán Ó NeachtainSeán Ó NeachtainSeán Ó Neachtain is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament for the North–West constituency from 2002, when he was substituted for Pat the Cope Gallagher, until 2009....
, Irish Fianna FáilFianna FáilFianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
politician, born 1947 - Sinéad Ní NeachtainSinéad Ní NeachtainSinéad Ní Neachtain is an Irish editor.Ní Neachtain is a former editor of Galway Now magazine. A native of Indreabhán, she is part of a family of five. She re-located to Boston with her family when she was ten years old, but returned two years later, and attended Coláiste Croí Mhuire Secondary...
, Irish editorEditor in chiefAn editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
, born 1971. - Tommy NaughtonTommy NaughtonTommy Naughton is the former manager of the Dublin Senior Hurling team and the former Under 21 hurling manager for Dublin. He had also previously been a selector with the senior hurling team...
, Former Dublin Hurling Manager - Liam O'Neachtain, Teacher and former Principal of Glór na Mara Primary School, Tramore.Born 1952
Similar surnames
MacNaughtonClan MacNaghten
Clan Macnaghten is a Scottish clan who claim descent from the eighth century Pictish king, Nechtan.-Origins of the clan:The earliest reference to the Clan Macnaghten is in connection with great Pictish rulers of Moray. The name 'Nechten' which means "pure" or "clear" was popular in the Pictish...
is of Scottish origin and they are descended from the eight century Pictish King Nechtan
Nechtan
Nechtan, Nectan or Neithon may refer to:Kings:* Nechtan Morbet , king of the Picts* Nechtan nepos Uerb , king of the Picts* Nechtan mac Der-Ilei , king of the Picts...
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