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Mary O'Reilly

Photograph of Mary O'Reilly Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Mary
Surname
O'Reilly

The Name Mary

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Wished-for child, rebellion, or bitter
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The O'Reilly Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Raghallach, derived from the Gaelic 'raghall' meaning 'foreigner' or 'stranger.'
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Source

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