English Explanatory Dictionary

Sheedy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An Irish surname originating as a patronymic.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃi.di/

Word forms

Sheedy Sheedys Sheady Shydie

Etymology

Anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Síoda (“descendant of Síoda”), who was likely Síoda McNamera (15th century). The name is from síoda (“silk”). Compare Silk.

Related words

O'Sheedy McSheedy Silk

Derived words

Sheedys Gully
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