Randall (surname)

Randall is a surname of English and Irish origin. It is a cognate of the name Randolph meaning "shield-wolf", composed of rand "shield" plus úlfr "wolf". In Ireland, Randall may be an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Raghnaill meaning "son of Raghnall".

Randall
Language(s)English, Irish
Origin
Word/nameGermanic languages, Celtic languages: old Irish and English
DerivationRandulf, Rannulf, Mac Raghnaill (Ireland)
Meaningson of the shield-wolf, raven wolf
Region of originEngland, Ireland
Other names
Alternative spellingMcRandall, Randal, Randell

Randall is also used as a masculine given name, derived from the surname.

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