Meaning & History
Calvagh is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Calbhach, which derives from the Old Irish word meaning "bald." This name was historically common in Irish families, noting a physical trait or metaphorical crown. It is exclusively masculine in modern usage.
Notable historical bearers include Calvagh O'Donnell (d. 1566), a King of Tír Conaill in Ulster known for resisting English rule. Variations like Calbhach used in Gaelic contexts, and identical Anglicization carry the same origin. Name resurfaced sporadically in Irish genealogy and diaspora records; largely rare today.
- Meaning: "Bald" from Irish Calbhach
- Origin: Irish Gaelic
- Type: First name (Anglicized form)
- Usual regions: Ireland, Northern Ireland