Behan

Behan ( /ˈbiː.ən/ bee-ən) is a surname of Irish origin that derives from "bee" which means "child" in Gaelic. The name may refer to:

• Billy Behan (1911–1991), Irish footballer
• Brian Behan (1926–2002), Irish writer, brother of Brendan and Dominic Behan
• Brendan Behan (1923–1964), Irish writer, brother of Brian and Dominic Behan
• Denis Behan (born 1984), Irish footballer
• Dominic Behan (1928–1989), Irish writer, brother of Brendan and Brian Behan
• Jodi Behan, Canadian actress in a viral video, Bride Has Massive Hair Wig Out
• Joe Behan (born 1959), Irish politician
• John Behan (sculptor) (born 1938)
• John Clifford Valentine Behan (1881–1957), Australian academic
• Johnny Behan (1844–1912), American sheriff
• Paudge Behan (born 1965), Irish actor, son of Brendan Behan's widow
• Petie Behan (1887–1957), American baseball player
• Simon Behan (died 2009), Irish Gaelic footballer
• Stephen Behan, father of Brendan, Brian and Dominic Behan
• William J. Behan, American politician

Catherine Behan, American writer

See also

• Beahan

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