Mcginley — Son of Fair Valour

McGinley comes from Mac Fhionnghaile, joining fionn (‘fair’ or ‘white’) with gal (‘valour’). The family were established in County Donegal, in the same rugged Ulster country that produced several of the county's other Mac- names, each built from a different soldier's compliment.

A name built entirely from praise — fair, and valiant, and apparently proud enough of both to keep them as a surname.

Irish form: Mac Fhionnghaile