Bergin

Bergin can refer to several things, depending on the context. Most commonly, it refers to:

• Thomas Patrick Bergin (1904-1991): An American Romance scholar and Dante expert. He was a professor of Romance Languages and Literature at Yale University, known for his translations of Dante's Divine Comedy and his scholarship on Italian literature and culture.

• Joseph Bergin (contemporary): A software development consultant and educator, known for his contributions to the field of computer science education, particularly in the areas of object-oriented programming and design patterns. He is known for his work on the textbook "Learning Patterns" and for promoting effective pedagogical techniques in computer science.

• Family Name: Bergin is also a surname of Irish origin. The name is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Beirgin, meaning "descendant of Beirgheann." The personal name Beirgheann is derived from beirg, meaning "plunder" or "pillage," though the precise original intent behind its use as a personal name is not fully known. Variations of the name include Bergen.