It sounds like Taidgh--an Irish name often interpreted as "Tim." It's as much a way of saying "an Irishman" as is the name Paddy--ask any resident of Derry or Belfast. Cheers, Jude ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Wood" <twigs3@harbornet.com> To: <IRL-GALWAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 5:20 PM Subject: [GALWAY] ? re first name > Does the name Tague ring any bells with any one? Is it a nickname or > perhaps the Irish equivalent for ???? > > I have a Tague Dougherty as an adult in Brooklyn, NY ca 1890, and am trying > to fit him into the family puzzle. > > Thanks very much. > > **** All outgoing mail scanned by Norton Anti-virus **** > > > > ==== IRL-GALWAY Mailing List ==== > To unsub or change your Irl-Galway mailing mode: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/IRL/IRL-GALWAY.html > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >