Houlihan
Houlihan or O'Houlihan is a surname of Irish Gaelic origin, from the Irish meaning "proud". Notable people with the surname include:
- Adam Houlihan, former Australian rules footballer
- Christopher Houlihan, American concert organist
- Con Houlihan, Irish sportswriter
- Damian Houlihan, former Australian rules footballer
- Gerard Houlihan, Irish retired Gaelic footballer
- Jim Houlihan, Irish sportsperson
- Joan Houlihan, American poet
- John C. Houlihan, the 43rd mayor of Oakland, California
- Mike Houlihan, retired Irish sportsperson
- Pat Houlihan, English snooker player
- Patrick Houlihan, Irish politician
- Ryan Houlihan, Australian rules footballer
- Shelby Houlihan, American middle distance runner
- Tim Houlihan, Australian rules footballer
- Timmy Houlihan, Irish sportsperson
- Ivan Houlihan short and sweet, also craic merchant
