Balfe Explained

Balfe is an Irish surname. It is derived from Gaelic balbh meaning 'stammering'.^[1]

Notable people

• Brendan Balfe (born 1945), Irish radio personality
• Caitriona Balfe (born 1979), Irish actress and fashion model
• David Balfe (born 1958), English musician and record producer
• Jimmy Balfe, Irish footballer
• Lorne Balfe (born 1976), Scottish composer
• Michael William Balfe (1808–1870), Irish composer
• Richard Balfe (born 1944), English politician
• Rupert Balfe (1890–1915), Australian rules footballer
• Shaun Balfe (born 1972), English racing driver
• Veronica Cooper (née Balfe) (1913–2000), American socialite and actress
• Victoria Balfe (1837–1871), Franco-Irish singer, daughter of Michael William Balfe

Notes and References

1. Book: Hanks . Patrick . Coates . Richard . McClure . Peter . The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland . 2016 . Oxford University Press . Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY . 978-0-19-879881-1 . First . 127.