brogan

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Brogan or O'Brogan, is a surname originating in Ireland, anglicized from the original Ó Brógáin. The form McBrogan, is also present sharing the meaning of O'Brogan, essentially "son of Brogan." The name can be traced back to Saint Brogan (Broccán Clóen), Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe, and has many original meanings, including sorrowful, sharp-faced, sturdy and strong.

Traditionally, Brogan has also been used as a first name for boys, after the Saint, though it is a name for girls too.

Notable people with the name

• Alan Brogan, an Irish footballer.
• Bernard Brogan (senior), an Irish footballer.
• Bernard Brogan (junior), an Irish footballer.
• Colm Brogan, a Scottish journalist and political pamphleteer.
• James Brogan (footballer born 1865), a Scottish footballer.
• James Brogan (footballer born 1890), a Scottish footballer.
• Jim Brogan (basketball), an American basketball player.
• Jim Brogan (footballer), a Scottish footballer.
• Jim Brogan (Gaelic footballer), an Irish gaelic footballer.
• John Brogan (footballer born 1958), a Scottish footballer.
• Michelle Brogan, an Australian basketball player.
• Mike Brogan, an author's pseudonym.
• Saint Brogan, an Irish saint
• Stephen Brogan, an English footballer.

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