McMenamin
McMenamin is an Irish surname. In ancient Gaelic it was shorter, Meanma, a word meaning courageous or high spirited. It originated in Co. Donegal in the 13th century and the Meanma’s were a warrior branch of the O'Donnells of Tyrconnell, who were the "chieftains of Fanad" a large territory in Donegal. Notable people with the surname include:
- Brian McMenamin, American businessman and philanthropist
- Chris McMenamin, Scottish footballer
- Ciarán McMenamin, Irish actor
- Colin McMenamin, Scottish footballer
- Daniel McMenamin, Irish politician and barrister
- Eugene McMenamin, Irish politician
- James McMenamin, Australian cricket umpire
- Joseph J. McMenamin, United States Marine Corps general
- Kevin McMenamin, Irish Gaelic football player
- Mark McMenamin, American paleontologist
- Paul McMenamin, Australian academic
- Ryan McMenamin, Canadian-born Irish Gaelic footballer
