Etymology

Kellogg

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Today it means: An English surname transferred from the nickname. Full definition →

Irish Ó Ceallaigh
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Kellogg · proper noun1

Originally a nickname for a butcher, from kill hog.

Kellogg · proper noun2

  1. Irish · derived fromÓ Ceallaigh
  2. English todayKellogg

Anglicized from Irish Ó Ceallaigh. Doublet of Kelly and Callahan.

Words from the same roots

IrishÓ Ceallaigh all →

kelly

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