Finnegan is an Irish surname that originated from the Gaelic name “O’Fionnagain,” meaning “fair-haired.” The name is most commonly found in County Louth, Ireland. Finnegan is often associated with the popular folk song “Finnegan’s Wake,” which tells the story of a man named Tim Finnegan who supposedly died from falling off a ladder while drunk, only to be revived during his wake. The song has become a staple of Irish culture and has helped to popularize the Finnegan name around the world.
