Ó Tomhrair
Ó Tomhrair in a Gaelic type. The lenited m in the name (mh) once appeared in Irish orthography with a dot above it. | |
| Gender | Masculine |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Other gender | |
| Feminine | Ní Thomhrair, Bean Uí Thomhrair, Uí Thomhrair |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Meaning | "descendant of Tomhrar" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Ó Tomhnair, Ó Tomhnra |
| Anglicisation(s) | Toner |
Ó Tomhrair is a masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "descendant of Tomhrar". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's grandfather. There are several variations of the surname, such as Ó Tomhnair and Ó Tomhnra. There are specific forms of these surnames that are borne by married and unmarried females. There are also numerous anglicised forms of these Irish surnames.