Halligan (surname)

For other uses, see Halligan (disambiguation).

Halligan is a surname of Irish origin, deriving from Irish Ó hAilechain or Ó hAleagain. Bearers include:

• John Halligan (born 1955), Irish politician
• Bob Halligan, Jr. (born 1953), American Christian rock musician
• Brendan Halligan (1936–2020), Irish economist and politician
• Brian Halligan, American CEO of HubSpot
• Caitlin Halligan (born 1966), American lawyer and judicial nominee
• Danny Halligan (born 1965), New Zealand soccer player
• Daryl Halligan (born 1966), New Zealand rugby league player
• Dick Halligan (1943–2022), American jazz-rock musician
• James Halligan (1778–1806), Irishman hanged for murder in America
• James Reginald Halligan (1894–1968), Australian public servant
• Jim Halligan (1936-2022), US politician
• Jocko Halligan (1868–1945), US baseball player
• John Halligan (ice hockey) (1941–2010), US ice hockey executive
• John Halligan, Jr. (1876–1934), US Navy admiral
• Johnny Halligan (1899–1977), Scottish footballer
• Liam Halligan (born 1969), UK economist and journalist
• Lindsey Halligan. American lawyer
• Ray Halligan (born 1939), Australian politician
• Ryan Halligan (1989–2003), American student who committed suicide after being bullied
• Ursula Halligan, Irish broadcaster
• William Halligan (actor) (1883–1957), American stage and film actor
• William ("Billy") Halligan (1886–1950), Irish professional association football player
• William J. Halligan (1898–1992), founder of Hallicrafters

Halligan

Pronunciation	/ˈhælɪɡən/
Origin
Region of origin	Ireland
Other names
Variant form(s)	Ó hAilechain, Ó hAleagain, O'Halligan

See also

• Suicide of Ryan Halligan
• Senator Halligan (disambiguation)