Carty (name)
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The name Carty is in the Irish language is "Ó Carthaigh". Carthy is a misspelling of the name Carty. Carty is pronounced [ˈkɑrti], whereas Carthy is pronounced [ˈkɑrθi].
The Irish form is pronounced [oː ˈkarhiː] in Connacht Irish and Ulster Irish, and [oː ˈkarhəɟ] in Munster Irish.
The name originates from Wexford in Ireland, starting as a subclan of the Mac / Mc Carthys, and a member of the Clan Eoghanachta. Today it is a common name today in Wexford, Cork, Galway and Roscommon, it was common in Longford under the spelling of Carthy until the last thirty years.
[edit] Cartys outside Ireland
In Montserrat, Carty is a common name, due to the Irish settlers on the Island, and some of the black slaves taking the name, which was a common occurrence at the time. The same is true in Anguilla, there are still European descendants on the island as well as those of African descent.
[edit] Surname
- Arthur Carty, Canadian scientist
- Brian Carthy RTÉ Commentator
- Carolyn Joyce Carty American Poet
- Rev. Charles M. Carty, US writer on spiritual issues and topics
- Donald J. Carty, American Airlines chief
- Elizabeth Carty
- Frank Carty, Old IRA leader*
- Germán Carty, professional football player.
- James Carty Writer at turn of 1900s
- Jay Carty
- John Carty Mayo FF TD
- John Carty (musician)
- Michael Carty
- Paddy Carty, Irish musician.
- Peter Carty, famed New Zealand fly fisher
- Rico Carty
- Todd Carty
- Willie Carty Singer with Irish band The Conquors who sang Seven Drunken Nights and other such songs.
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