Walshy

Walshy is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Breathnach, meaning "Welshman" or "Briton." The name indicates that the original bearer was either a Welsh person or a person from Britain who had settled in Ireland. The surname is found primarily in the western counties of Ireland, particularly County Mayo. Variations of the name include Walsh, Welsh, and Wallis. Notable people with the surname Walshy are found in various fields, including sports, entertainment, and academia, though individuals known solely as "Walshy" (without a full first name) are uncommon. The distribution of the surname is also present in countries with significant Irish diaspora populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.