Turley

//ˈtɜ(ɹ)li// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Irish.

Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Mac Toirdealbhaigh (“son of Toirdealbhach”), a personal name composed of the elements Tor (“Thor”) + dealbhach (“-like, in the shape of”). Compare McCurley.

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