De-Anglicisation of Names

[Nighthawk]

WOLF If this be the Irish name Wolf/Wolfe/Woulfe, then it is ultimately of Norman origin with an obvious meaning. When the Normans were absorbed into Gaelic culture, the name was rendered de Bhulbh. So, Celtic in the sense that it is an Irish name, though etymologically it is not.

LEDDY I'll assume this is the Irish surname. A tricky, with little documentation. There are a few possible origins: Ó Lideadha, Ó Láidigh/Ó Loidigh (descended from the mighty?) I'm not really sure.

Actually, you are correct on Wolfe. That's how I've tracked it, as well. From Wuffinga to Wolfestan to Wolfe. By my research, the name first appeared in England in the early 4th century, presumably because the family were Roman conscripts. That's my theory. There were Wuffingas who were bretwallas at the time the Vikings came calling, and then the name ends up in Scotland, Ireland and Wales. I assume they didn't want to become blood eagles... Thanks for taking the time to think about my names!