Maguire

Maguire is an Irish surname, an anglicization of the Gaelic Mac Uidhir, meaning "son of the pale one." It appears in various spellings—McGuire, Maguire, Macguire—and remains common in Ireland, particularly Ulster.

Notable bearers include actors Tobey Maguire and Jerry Maguire (the fictional sports agent): The Maguires have lived in this county for generations.

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  • CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
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