Breslin is a given and surname that originates from . 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.

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Abigail Breslin Abigail Breslin (born April 14, 1996) is an American actress. Following a string of film parts as a young child, she rose to prominence at age 10 after playing Olive Hoover in ''Little Miss Sunshine'' (2006), for which Breslin received a nomin ...

(born 1996), American actress * Bernard Breslin (1874–1913), Scottish footballer *

Cathal Breslin Cathal Breslin is a concert pianist originally from Derry, Northern Ireland, now living in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. He has performed extensively in solo recitals, as a concerto soloist with orchestra and a chamber musician in major ...

(born 1978), classical pianist from Northern Ireland * Charles Breslin (1964–1985), IRA member *

Cormac Breslin Cormac Michael Breslin (25 April 1902 – 23 January 1978) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1967 to 1973. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1937 to 1977. He was born in Bunbeg, Gwee ...

(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 Hope Elizabeth Breslin (born March 10, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League. Early life Breslin attended Massapequa High School where she would help lead the team to three state n ...

(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 James Earle Breslin (October 17, 1928 – March 19, 2017) was an American journalist and author. Until the time of his death, he wrote a column for the New York ''Daily News'' Sunday edition.''Current Biography 1942'', pp. 648–51: "Patterson, ...

(1978–2017), American journalist and author * John G. Breslin (1889), American democratic republican *

John Breslin John Breslin (; born 1973 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish engineer and full professor at the University of Galway. He is co-founder of the Irish websites boards.ie and adverts.ie. He co-authored the Irish bestselling book ''Old Ireland in Co ...

(born 1973), Irish engineer and professor *

Joseph Breslin Joseph Francis Breslin (May 21, 1950 – June 28, 1982) was an American serial killer. A former mental patient with a record for murder in Pennsylvania and an attempted murder, he was sought after for a 1982 double murder in his hometown of San L ...

(1950–1982), American serial killer * Keiran Breslin, American soccer player *

DJ Baby Anne DJ Baby Anne (born Marianne Breslin; November 17, 1972) is an Orlando-based DJ who works with live sets and original mixes that fuse electro with Miami bass and funky breaks. Chart hits The single "Probe" reached No. 5 on the ''Billboard' ...

(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 The Blizzards are an Irish band from Mullingar in County Westmeath. They were formed by Niall Breslin in late 2004, and also feature Dec Murphy (drums), Justin Ryan, Anthony Doran, Louize Carroll (bass) and Aidan Lynch (keyboards). They have ...

* Paddy Breslin (1943–2020), New Zealand footballer * Padraic Breslin (1907–1942), Irish communist *

Patricia Breslin Patricia Rose Breslin (March 17, 1925 - Oct 12, 2011) was an American actress and philanthropist. She had a prominent career in television, which included recurring roles as Amanda Miller on '' The People's Choice'' (1955–58), and as Laura Harr ...

(1931–2011), American actress and philanthropist *

Paul Breslin Paul Breslin is a geneticist and biologist. He is most notable for his work in taste perception and oral irritation, in humans as well as in ''Drosophila melanogaster'', the common fruit fly. He is a member of the faculty at the Monell Chemic ...

, American geneticist * Paul Breslin (footballer) (born 1946), Scottish footballer * Peg McDonnell Breslin (born 1946), American politician *

Shaun Breslin Shaun Breslin FAcSS is Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. He is considered a leading British academic expert on Chinese politics and economy, globalization, regionalism, governance and ...

(born 1964), Irish academic *

Spencer Breslin Spencer Breslin (born May 18, 1992) is an American actor and songwriter. He has appeared in feature films, including '' Disney's The Kid'', '' The Santa Clause 2'', '' The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause'', ''The Cat in the Hat'', '' Rais ...

(born 1992), American actor and musician * Susannah Breslin, American writer *

Theresa Breslin Theresa Breslin is a Scottish author of over 50 books. In 1994, she won the 1994 Carnegie Medal. She is an Honorary Fellow of the Association for Scottish Literary Studies. In 2019 Breslin received an O.B.E. in the Queen's Birthday Honours ...

(born 194), Scottish author * Thomas F. Breslin (1885–1942), American civil engineer * Tim Breslin (1967–2005), American ice hockey player

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* 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''

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