Walshe Explained

Walshe
Meaning:	"Wales"
Region:	Ireland
Origin:	Wales
Variant:	"Walsh", "Welsh"

Walshe is a surname, a variant of Walsh, meaning "Wales", i.e. "foreigner" (non-English) originating in Wales, brought to Ireland by Normans.^[1] It is most common in County Mayo and County Kilkenny. There are other variants including "Welsh". Walshe is uncommon as a given name.

Notable people with this name

• Damian Walshe-Howling
• Dylan Walshe
• Francis Walshe
• Gwenethe Walshe
• James Walshe (1803–1888), catholic priest and Bishop in Kildare and Leighlin
• Jennifer Walshe
• Joe Walshe
• John Walshe (disambiguation)
• Joseph Walshe, (1886–1956), Irish civil servant
• Nick Walshe (born 1974), former rugby union footballer
• Pat Walshe

See also

• Walsh (disambiguation)
• Walsh (surname)
• Welsh (surname)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Walsh coat of arms, family crest and Walsh family history . irishsurnames.com . 2007-12-31.