De-Anglicisation of Names

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MONOGUE: I would guess this is anglicised from the Irish name Ó Muineog, "descended from the little monk." Pronounced O MwIN-OAK. While it may seem odd to be descended from a monk, it must be remembered that the Celtic Church didn't require celibacy. (Or so it is said.) Variants: Minnock, Minogue, O'Minogue.

Also, please consider that it's possible to be descendant from a father who became a monk later in life. As a monk, I can assure you, none of us were born monks.

FWIW, non-celibate monks are just pious lay people. Celibacy was ALWAYS, at least theoretically, required of monks, but not of clergy. Universal celibacy of the clergy is something that is of (relatively) late origin and unique to the Latin Church.

Sorry for the highjack. Further discussions probably should go to PM's. Back to your regularly scheduled postings...

How about "Humphrey" as a last name. Apparently of Norman/Welsh origin, emigrated to Canada from Co. Limerick.

Thanks.