Breslin Explained

Breslin is a given and surname that originates from ga|[[Ó Breisleáin]].^[1] The name means “gift to the earth”, but has also been said to be linked to powerful, intelligent, empathy, integrity, righteousness and hope, as well.

Notable people

Surname

• Abigail Breslin (born 1996), American actress
• Bernard Breslin (1874–1913), Scottish footballer
• Cathal Breslin (born 1978), classical pianist from Northern Ireland
• Charles Breslin (1964–1985), IRA member
• Cormac Breslin (1902–1978), Irish Fianna Fáil politician
• Darren Breslin (born 1985), Irish musician
• Edward Breslin (1882–1914), Austrian politician
• Éamonn Breslin (1940–2021), Irish Gaelic footballer
• Herbert Breslin (1924–2012), American music industry executive
• Hope Breslin (born 1999), American soccer player
• Howard Breslin (1912–1964), American novelist
• Jack Breslin (1920–1988), American Maryland academic administrator
• Jack Breslin (footballer) (born 1997), Scottish footballer
• Jimmy Breslin (1978–2017), American journalist and author
• John G. Breslin (1889), American democratic republican
• John Breslin (born 1973), Irish engineer and professor
• Joseph Breslin (1950–1982), American serial killer
• Keiran Breslin, American soccer player
• DJ Baby Anne (real name Marianne Breslin; born 1972), American DJ and music producer
• Mark Breslin (born 1952), Canadian comedian, actor, public speaker and businessman
• Mary Lou Breslin (born 1944), American advocate for disability rights
• Maura Breslin (1914–1984), Irish feminist
• Morgan Breslin (born 1991), American footballer
• Neil Breslin (born 1942), American New York State Senator
• Niall Breslin (born 1980), American vocalist for The Blizzards
• Paddy Breslin (1943–2020), New Zealand footballer
• Padraic Breslin (1907–1942), Irish communist
• Patricia Breslin (1931–2011), American actress and philanthropist
• Paul Breslin, American geneticist
• Paul Breslin (footballer) (born 1946), Scottish footballer
• Peg McDonnell Breslin (born 1946), American politician
• Shaun Breslin (born 1964), Irish academic
• Spencer Breslin (born 1992), American actor and musician
• Susannah Breslin, American writer
• Theresa Breslin (born 194), Scottish author
• Thomas F. Breslin (1885–1942), American civil engineer
• Tim Breslin (1967–2005), American ice hockey player

Middle

• Joan Breslin Pitkin (born 1932), American assembly member

Fictional Breslins

• Aidan Breslin, protagonist in the 2009 film Horsemen
• Ray Breslin, protagonist in the 2013 film Escape Plan

See also

• Breslin Apartments in Spokane, Washington
• Breslin Student Events Center at Michigan State University
• John J. Breslin Theatre at Felician University
• Wilber F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies at Hofstra University

Notes and References

1. Book: Muhr, Kay . The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland . hAisibéil . Liam Ó . 2021-10-19 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-252478-2 . en.