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{{about|the surname "Doyle"|other uses|Doyle (disambiguation)}}
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'''Doyle''' is a surname of Irish origin. The name is a [[back-formation]] from O'Doyle, which is an [[Anglicisation]] of the [[Irish language|Irish]] {{lang|ga|Ó Dubhghaill}} ({{IPA|ga|oː ˈd̪ˠʊwəl̠ʲ|pron}}), meaning "descendant of ''Dubhghall''". There is another possible etymology: the [[Anglo-Norman language|Anglo-Norman]] surname ''D'Oyley'' with agglutination of the French article ''de'' (cf. [[Disney family|Disney]]). It means 'from Ouilly', the name of a knight who originated from one of the places named [[Œuilly (disambiguation)|Ouilly]] in Normandy, such as [[Ouilly-le-Tesson]] (Calvados, ''Oylley'' 1050), [[Ouilly-le-Vicomte]] (Calvados, ''de Oilleio'' 1279), etc. The relationship with the family [[Robert D'Oyly|D'Oyly]] is unknown.

The [[personal name]] ''Dubhghall'' contains the elements ''dubh'' "black" + ''gall'' "stranger".<ref name="ancestry-doyle"/> Similar [[Scottish surnames|Scottish]] and Irish surnames, derived from the same personal name are: ''[[MacDougall]]'' / ''[[McDougall (disambiguation)|McDougall]]'' and ''[[MacDowell (disambiguation)|MacDowell]]'' / ''[[McDowell (surname)|McDowell]]''.<ref name="ancestry-doyle">{{cite web|url=http://www.ancestry.com/facts/doyle-family-history.ashx |title=Doyle Name Meaning and History |access-date=2008-10-07|work=[[Ancestry.com]]}}</ref>

During the [[Viking Age]] the term ''[[Dubgaill and Finngaill|Dubhghoill]]'' was used to describe the Vikings—usually Danes—and the term ''Fionnghoill'' ("fair foreigners") was used to describe Norwegians.<ref name="McLeod"/> There is uncertainty as to the exact meaning of these terms. If they do not refer to literal colours of hair, complexion, or apparel, the terms could denote "new" and "old" Vikings. If correct, the terms may distinguish different groups or dynasties, or perhaps represent [[ethnonym]]s referring to [[Danes]] and [[Norwegians]] respectively.<ref>{{cite book |last=Etchingham |first=C |year=2014 |chapter=Names for the Vikings in Irish Annals |editor1-last=Sigurðsson |editor1-first=JV |editor2-last=Bolton |editor2-first=T |title=Celtic-Norse Relationships in the Irish Sea in the Middle Ages, 800–1200 |publisher=[[Brill Publishers|Brill]] |publication-place=Leiden |series=The Northern World: North Europe and the Baltic c. 400–1700 AD. Peoples, Economics and Cultures (series vol. 65) |pages=27–28, 31–32, 37–38 |isbn=978-90-04-25512-8 |issn=1569-1462 }}</ref> Later, ''Fionnghall'' was used to describe Scottish Gaels from the [[Hebrides]], and sometimes the [[Hiberno-Norman]]s (or "[[Old English (Ireland)|Old English]]"). The most common term for the Hiberno-Normans was ''Seanghoill'' ("old foreigners") to differentiate themselves from the ''Dubhghoill'' the "new foreigners" or "dark foreigners" who came to Ireland during [[Tudor conquest of Ireland]].<ref name="McLeod">{{cite book |title=Divided Gaels, Gaelic Cultural Identities in Scotland and Ireland, c.1200–c.1650 |last=McLeod |first=Wilson |year=2002 |publisher=Oxford University Press |pages=126–129 }}</ref>

The name ''Doyle'' is not found in any of the old genealogies which document other prominent Irish families. This has led many to maintain that the Doyles are of somewhat recent origin in Ireland. In 2014, ''Doyle'' was the ninth most common surname in Ireland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-top-20-irish-surnames-31414892.html|title=REVEALED: Top 20 Irish surnames|website=Independent.ie|date=30 July 2015 }}</ref> In consequence it is thought that there may be several different specific sources of the name. Doyles found in [[Ulster]] may be of Scottish descent, as the name was used for MacDowell. In the 20th century the principal locations of the surname were in [[Dublin]], {{clarify span|text=[[Wexford]], [[Wicklow]], [[Carlow]]|explain=Unclear if the towns or counties are intended here, it is also what O'Laughlin's book says|date=March 2024}}, [[County Kerry|Kerry]] and [[Cork (city)|Cork]].<ref>{{cite book |title=The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small |last=O'Laughlin |first=Michael C. |year=2002 |publisher=Irish Roots Cafe |isbn=0-940134-09-8 |page=87 }}</ref>

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==A==
*[[A. E. Doyle]] (1877–1928), American architect
*[[Abigail Doyle]], associate professor of chemistry at Princeton University
*[[Adrian Conan Doyle]] (1910–1970), youngest son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
*[[Al 'Do-it' Doyle]], British electropop musician
*[[Alan Doyle]] (born 1969), Canadian musician and actor
*[[Allen Doyle]] (born 1948), American golfer
*[[Andrew Doyle (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Anne Doyle]] (born 1952), Irish television newsreader
*[[Arthur Conan Doyle]] (1859–1930), British writer
*[[Avril Doyle]] (born 1949), former Irish politician

==B==
*[[Benjamin Doyle]] (born 1991 or 1992), New Zealand politician
*[[Ben Doyle (Jet Lag: The Game)|Ben Doyle]] (born 1999), American YouTuber, co-creator of ''[[Jet Lag: The Game]]''
*[[Brian Doyle (rower)|Brian Doyle]] (1930–2008), Australian rower
*[[Brian Doyle (Canadian writer)|Brian Doyle]] (born 1935), Canadian writer
*[[Brian Doyle (baseball)|Brian Doyle]] (born 1955), former Major League Baseball player
*[[Brian Doyle-Murray]] (born 1945), American actor and writer
*[[Brian J. Doyle]] (born 1950), former press secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

==C==
*[[Candida Doyle]] (born 1963), Irish musician
*[[Cartha Doyle]] (born 1929), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
*[[Charles Altamont Doyle]] (1832–1893), Victorian artist
*[[Charles Hastings Doyle]] (1804–1883), British military officer
*[[Little Buddy Doyle|Charley "Little Buddy" Doyle]] (1911–unknown), American country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
*[[Chris Doyle (artist)|Chris Doyle]], American multi-media artist
*[[Christopher Doyle]] (born 1952), Australian cinematographer
*[[Clyde Doyle]] (1887–1963), U.S. Representative from California
*[[Cóilín Ó Dubhghaill]] (born 1974), Irish silversmith and academic, co-inventor of mikana
*[[Colin Doyle (lacrosse)|Colin Doyle]] (born 1977), Canadian lacrosse player
*[[Colin Doyle (footballer)|Colin Doyle]] (born 1985), Irish footballer
*[[Cornelius J. Doyle]] (1871–1938), American politician
*[[Craig Doyle]] (born 1970), Irish television and radio presenter

==D==
*[[Damhnait Doyle]] (born 1975), Canadian singer
*[[Danny Doyle (baseball)|Danny Doyle]] (1917–2004), American baseball player
*[[Danny Doyle (singer)]] (1940–2019), Irish folk singer
*[[David Doyle (actor)|David Doyle]] (1929–1997), American actor
*[[David Doyle (judge)|David Doyle]], Manx politician
*[[David J. Doyle]], Michigan politician
*[[Debra Doyle]] (1952–2020), American writer
*[[Denny Doyle]] (1944–2022), American baseball player
*[[Denny Doyle (politician)|Denny Doyle]] (born 1949), politician in Oregon, United States
*[[Denzil Doyle]], Canadian entrepreneur
*[[Desmond Doyle]] (1924–1986), Irish painter
*[[Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein]], American songwriter and guitarist

==E==
*[[Eamon (singer)|Eamon Doyle]] (born 1983), American R&B singer
*[[Ed Doyle (politician)]] (born 1935), former Canadian politician
*[[Eddie Doyle (American football)]] (1898–1942), American football player
*[[Eddie Doyle (hurler)]] (1897–1948), Irish hurler
*[[Edward Doyle (Irish politician)]], Irish Labour Party politician
*[[Eoin Doyle]], Irish footballer
*[[Eugene C. Doyle]] (1925–1989), American politician

==F==
*[[Francis Hastings Doyle]] (1810–1888), British poet
*[[Frank Doyle (ice hockey)]] (born 1980), Canadian ice hockey player
*[[Frank Doyle (politician)]] (1922–1984), Australian politician
*[[Frank Doyle (writer)]] (1917–1996), American comic writer

==G==
*[[Gary Doyle]], (born 1949), former Canadian ice hockey player
*[[George Doyle]], Gaelic footballer
*[[Geraldine Doyle]] (1924–2010), American model.
*[[Gerry Doyle (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Glennon Doyle]] (born 1976), American writer
*[[Graham Doyle]] (born 1974), Irish football coach
*[[Grant Doyle (baritone)|Grant Doyle]] (born 1971), Australian-British operatic baritone

==H==
*[[Harry Doyle (politician)]] (born 1941), former Canadian politician
*[[Hollie Doyle]], British jockey

==J==
*[[Jacob Doyle]] (1855–1941), Major League Baseball player
*[[James Doyle (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Jean Conan Doyle]] (1912–1997), daughter of Arthur Conan Doyle
*[[Jeff Doyle (baseball)|Jeff Doyle]] (born 1956), former Major League Baseball player
*[[Jerry Doyle (radio host)|Jerry Doyle]] (1956–2016), American talk radio host
*[[Jerry Doyle (Alberta politician)|Jerry Doyle]], former Canadian politician
*[[Joanne Doyle]] (born 1973), Irish dancer with Riverdance
*[[Joe Doyle (cyclist)]], Irish racing cyclist and administrator
*[[Joe Doyle (musician)]] (born 1977), Irish rock bassist
*[[Joe Doyle (politician)]] (1936–2009), Fine Gael politician, Lord Mayor of Dublin
*[[John Doyle (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[JP Doyle|John Paul "JP" Doyle]] (born 1979), Irish rugby union referee based in England
*[[Jack Doyle (boxer)|Joseph "Jack" Doyle]], (1913–1978), Irish boxer, actor and tenor
*[[Josh Doyle]], solo rock artist

==K==
*[[Kathleen Doyle]] (born 1998), American basketball player
*[[Keith Doyle (footballer)]] (born 1979), Irish football player
*[[Keith Doyle (politician)]] (1924–2017), Australian politician
*[[Kevin Doyle (footballer)]] (born 1983), Irish footballer
*[[Kevin Doyle (actor)]] (born 1961), British actor
*[[Kirby Doyle]] (1932–2003), American poet
*[[Kristy Doyle]] (born 1980), Australian netball player

==L==
*[[Larry Doyle (baseball player)|Larry Doyle]] (1886–1974), Major League Baseball player
*[[Larry Doyle (writer)|Larry Doyle]] (born 1958), American writer
*[[Laurance Doyle]] (born 1953), American scientist
*[[Linda Doyle]] (born 1968), Irish engineer, professor and university head
*[[Little Buddy Doyle]] (1911–c.1960), American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
*[[Loretta Doyle]] (born 1963), British judoka

==M==
*[[Maria Doyle Kennedy]] (born 1964), Irish actress and singer
*[[Martin Doyle (disambiguation)]], several people
*[[Mary Doyle]], Australian politician
*[[Mary Doyle (actor)]] (1931–1995), American actress
*[[Melissa Doyle]] (born 1970), Australian TV journalist
*[[Michael Doyle (disambiguation)]], several people

==N==
*[[Nathan Doyle]] (born 1987), English footballer
*[[Nicholas Grattan-Doyle]] (1862–1941), British Conservative Party politician
*[[Norman Doyle]] (born 1945), former Canadian politician

==P==
*[[Paddy Doyle (athlete)]], British athlete
*[[Paddy Doyle (Tipperary hurler)]] (1941–2020), Irish hurler
*[[Patrick Doyle (businessman)|Patrick Doyle]] (1777–1857), Canadian businessman
*[[Patrick Doyle]] (born 1953), Scottish composer
*[[Paul Doyle (baseball)|Paul Doyle]] (1939–2020), American Major League Baseball player
*[[Percy William Doyle]] (1806?–1887), British diplomat
*[[Peter Doyle (politician)|Peter Doyle]] (1844–1900), American politician
*[[Peter Doyle (cyclist)|Peter Doyle]] (1945–2025), Irish cyclist
*[[Peter Doyle (singer)|Peter Doyle]] (1949–2001), Australian pop singer
*[[Peter Doyle (writer)|Peter Doyle]] (born 1951), Australian writer
*[[Peter John Haworth Doyle]] (born 1944), Roman Catholic Bishop of Northampton
*[[Phil Doyle (writer)|Phil Doyle]] (born 1967), Australian writer

== R ==
*[[Richard Doyle (illustrator)]] (1824–1883), Victorian illustrator
*[[Richard Doyle (senator)]] (1923–2003), Canadian senator (1985–1998)
*[[Robert Doyle]] (born 1953), Australian politician
*[[Robert B. Doyle]], Manitoba judge
*[[Roddy Doyle]] (born 1958), Irish writer
*[[Roger Doyle]] (born 1949), Irish composer
*[[Ruth Bachhuber Doyle]] (1916–2006), Wisconsin politician
*[[Ryan Doyle]] (born 1991), model, Sinead Doyle's husband
*[[Ryan Doyle (boxer)]] (born 1991), British boxer

==S==
*[[Sam Doyle]] (1908–1985), American folk artist
*[[Simon Doyle]] (born 1966), former Australian middle-distance runner
*[[Slow Joe Doyle]] (1881–1947), Major League Baseball player
*[[Stephen Doyle (footballer)]] (born 1981), South Australian Australian rules footballer
*[[Stephen Doyle (hurler)]], Irish hurler
*[[Steve Doyle (footballer)]], Welsh footballer
*[[Steve Doyle (Wisconsin politician)]], American politician
*[[Steven Doyle]], chess tournament organiser
*[[Susannah Doyle]] (born 1966), British actress and film director

==T==
*[[Thomas Doyle (disambiguation)]], multiple people
*[[Tim Doyle]] (born 1959), American sitcom writer and producer
*[[Tomás Ó Dubhghaill]] (1917–1962), [[Irish Republican Army]] and [[Sinn Féin]] activist, president of Sinn Féin in the 1950s
*[[Tony Doyle (actor)]] (1942–2000), Irish actor
*[[Tony Doyle (cyclist)]] (1958–2023), former British track cyclist

==W==
*[[William Doyle (Canadian businessman)]], CEO of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan
*[[William Doyle (historian)]] (born 1942), British historian
*[[William Doyle (Irish businessman)]], chief executive of Newbridge Silverware
*[[William Edward Doyle]] (1911–1986), United States federal judge
*[[William T. Doyle]] (1926–2024), American politician
*[[Willie Doyle]] (1873–1917), Irish Jesuit priest

== Y ==

*[[Yvonne Doyle (physician)]] (born 1957), Irish medical director in England
*[[Yvonne Doyle (tennis)]] (born 1974), Irish professional tennis player

==Fictional characters==
*[[Allen Francis Doyle]], in the television series ''[[Angel (1999 TV series)|Angel]]''
* Prof. Conner Doyle, in the television series ''[[Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal]]''
*[[Ian Doyle]], IRA terrorist in the television series ''[[Criminal Minds]]''
* Captain Jack Doyle, played by [[Morgan Freeman]] in the movie ''[[Gone Baby Gone]]''
* Jake, Malachy and Tinny Doyle, in the CBC television series ''[[Republic of Doyle]]''
*Sgt. James Doyle, in ''[[Call of Duty: United Offensive]]''
*[[Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle]], detective played by [[Gene Hackman]] in ''[[The French Connection (film)|The French Connection]]''
* Kenny Doyle, in the film ''[[Death Note (2017 film)|Death Note]]''
* Kevin Doyle, also known as Malcolm Doyle, played by [[James Marsden]] in the movie ''[[27 Dresses]]''
*[[Maggie Doyle]], in the television show ''[[Blue Heelers]]''
*[[Mike Doyle (24 character)|Mike Doyle]], in the television series ''24''
* Hector Doyle from the manga and anime series [[Baki the Grappler|Baki]]
*[[Mrs Doyle]], in the television series ''[[Father Ted]]''
*[[Ray Doyle]], in the TV series ''[[The Professionals (TV series)|The Professionals]]''.
*[[Roz Doyle]], in the comedy series ''[[Frasier]]''
*[[Seamus Doyle|Corporal Seamus Doyle]], ''Brothers in Arms'' character
* Sebastian Doyle, an alter-ego of the character Dave Lister in the ''Red Dwarf'' episode [[Back to Reality (Red Dwarf)|"Back to Reality"]]
*Simon Doyle, a character in [[Agatha Christie]]'s novel ''[[Death on the Nile]]''
*[[Yvonne Doyle (Fair City)]], in the Irish soap opera ''Fair City''
* Capt. Doyle, the character who took the place of Nikolai from the mobile phone version of ''[[Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare]]''
* Detective Doyle, Lt. Kellaway's partner from ''[[The Mask (1994 film)|The Mask]]''
* Doyle, androidian character in the television series ''[[Andromeda (TV series)|Andromeda]]''

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20220921041840/http://www.doyle.com.au/ The Doyle Clan (archived)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20210307075806/http://doyleclans.com/ History of the Doyle surname in Ireland (archived)], including Doyle clan history, famous people, homelands and guestbook.

{{surname|Doyle}}

[[Category:English-language surnames]]
[[Category:Anglicised Irish-language surnames]]

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