Kelleher is an anglicized spelling of the

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

surname derived from ''Ó Céileachair'', meaning "descendant of Céileachar"; Céileachar as a personal name means "spouse-loving", "companion dear", or "lover of company". Other anglicized spellings include "Kelliher", "Kellegher" and "Keller".

People with the surname

* Billy Kelleher (born 1968), Irish politician * Benjamin Kelleher, New Zealand born Australian combat sports fighter * Byron Kelleher, New Zealand rugby player *

Caoimhín Kelleher Caoimhín Odhrán Kelleher (born 23 November 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Liverpool and the Republic of Ireland national team. Early life Kelleher was born in Cork, County Cork, where he attend ...

, Irish footballer * Dermot P. Kelleher, Irish medical doctor and researcher; Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London * Garrett Kelleher, Irish real estate developer * Harry Kelleher, English cricketer *

Herb Kelleher Herbert David Kelleher (March 12, 1931 – January 3, 2019) was an American billionaire airline businessman and lawyer. He was the co-founder, later CEO, and chairman emeritus of Southwest Airlines until his death in 2019. Early life Kellehe ...

(1931–2019), American lawyer and entrepreneur; co-founder of Southwest Airlines *

Humphrey Kelleher Humphrey Kelleher (1946–2005) was an Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Millstreet and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1971 until 1975. Playing career Club Kelleher played his club footb ...

, Irish Gaelic footballer * James Kelleher, Canadian lawyer and politician *

John Kelleher John Kelleher (September 13, 1893 – August 21, 1960) was a backup infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at third baseman for four teams between the and seasons. Listed at , 150 lb., he batted and threw right-handed. A na ...

(1893–1960), American baseball player and coach *

Martin Kelleher Four to the Bar was a "well loved and well respected" American band from New York City during the early to mid-1990s. Band history The Early Days: 1991–1992 Four to the Bar was formed in the working-class/immigrant Irish community of Woodsi ...

, Irish-American musician; member of the band Four to the Bar *

Michael Kelleher Michael Kelleher is an American poet. He is the author of four collections of poems, ''Visible Instruments'' (Chax Press, 2017), ''Museum Hours'' (BlazeVOX Books, 2016) ''Human Scale'' (BlazeVOX Books, 2007) and ''To Be Sung'' (BlazeVOX Books, 200 ...

, American poet * Mick Kelleher, American baseball player * Paul Kelleher, British theatre producer and criminal *

Robbie Kelleher Robbie Kelleher is a former Gaelic footballer who played for the Dublin county team. He is All-Ireland winning. Biography He grew up in Glasnevin, County Dublin. He was educated at Coláiste Mhuire, where he excelled in his studies which incl ...

, Irish Gaelic footballer * Robert J. Kelleher, American judge and tennis player * Robert Kelleher, American politician * Stephen Kelleher (1875–1917), Irish mathematician *

Tim Kelleher (actor) Tim Kelleher is an American writer, actor and director. Biography Early life Born in the Bronx, Kelleher grew up across the five boroughs of New York City, including Staten Island. After college he entered the Maryland Province of the Society ...

, American actor * Tim Kelleher (musician) (born 1980), American musician * Tom Kelleher (Irish republican), Irish Republic Army member *

Victor Kelleher Victor Kelleher (born 1939) is an Australian author. Kelleher was born in London and moved to Africa with his parents, at the age of fifteen. He spent the next twenty years travelling and studying in Africa, before moving to New Zealand. Kelle ...

, Australian author * Walter Kelleher, An American born photographer from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Others

* Kelleher International, professional matchmaking service that caters to high-net-worth individuals and celebrities

References

{{surname Surnames of Irish origin Anglicised Irish-language surnames