Gannon

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Gannon is an Irish surname, meaning "descendant of the fair one," perhaps denoting someone of Norse ancestry in Ireland. [1] It may also derive from the Anglo-Saxon feminine name "Gunnhildr." [1] Notable people with the surname include:

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  1. 1 2 "Surname Database: Gannon Last Name Origin". The Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 2024-04-29.