Sheedy

English

Etymology

Anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Síoda (“descendant of Síoda”), who was likely Síoda McNamera (15th century).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃi.di/

Proper noun

Sheedy

1. An Irish surname originating as a patronymic.

Alternative forms

• Sheady
• Shydie

Related terms

• O'Sheedy
• McSheedy
• Silk (from translation of Síoda)