Doyle is a surname of Irish origin. The name is a

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from O'Doyle, which is an

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of the Irish (), meaning "descendant of ''Dubhghall''". There is another possible etymology: the Anglo-Norman surname ''D'Oyley'' with agglutination of the French article ''de'' (cf.

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). It means 'from Ouilly', the name of a knight who originated from one of the places named Ouilly in Normandy, such as Ouilly-le-Tesson (Calvados, ''Oylley'' 1050),

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(Calvados, ''de Oilleio'' 1279), etc. The relationship with the family D'Oyly is unknown. The

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''Dubhghall'' contains the elements ''dubh'' "black" + ''gall'' "stranger". Similar

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and Irish surnames, derived from the same personal name are: ''

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McDougall McDougall or McDougal (see also MacDougall) is a Scottish surname that can refer to several people, places and things. It is derived from the Gaelic ''Mac Dubhghaill'', meaning "son of Dubhghall." It shares the same origin as McDowell. People name ...

'' and '' MacDowell'' / '' McDowell''. During the

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the term '' Dubhghoill'' was used to describe the Vikings—usually Danes—and the term ''Fionnghoill'' ("fair foreigners") was used to describe Norwegians. 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

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s referring to

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and

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respectively. Later, ''Fionnghall'' was used to describe Scottish Gaels from the

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, and sometimes the

Hiberno-Norman Norman Irish or Hiberno-Normans (; ) is a modern term for the descendants of Norman settlers who arrived during the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. Most came from England and Wales. They are distinguished from the native ...

s (or "

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"). 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

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. 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. In consequence it is thought that there may be several different specific sources of the name. Doyles found in

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may be of Scottish descent, as the name was used for MacDowell. In the 20th century the principal locations of the surname were in

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, , Kerry and

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* A. E. Doyle (1877–1928), American architect * Abigail Doyle, associate professor of chemistry at Princeton University *

Adrian Conan Doyle Adrian Malcolm Conan Doyle (19 November 19103 June 1970) was the youngest son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his second wife Jean, Lady Doyle or Lady Conan Doyle. He had two siblings, sister Jean Conan Doyle and brother Denis, as well as two hal ...

(1910–1970), youngest son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle * Al 'Do-it' Doyle, British electropop musician *

Alan Doyle Alan Thomas Doyle (born May 17, 1969) is a Canadian musician and founding member of the Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea. Life and career Alan Doyle was born and raised in Petty Harbour–Maddox Cove, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, in a Ro ...

(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 Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for ''A Study in Scarlet'', the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Hol ...

(1859–1930), British writer *

Avril Doyle Avril Doyle (; born 18 April 1949) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as a Minister of State from 1986 to 1987 and from 1995 to 1997. She served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 1999 to 2004 and 2004 to 2009, a ...

(born 1949), former Irish politician

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* Benjamin Doyle (born 1991 or 1992), New Zealand politician * Ben Doyle (born 1999), American YouTuber, writer, and producer; co-author of Jet Lag: The Game * Brian Doyle (1930–2008), Australian rower * Brian Doyle (born 1935), Canadian writer * Brian Doyle (born 1955), former Major League Baseball player *

Brian Doyle-Murray Brian Murray (born October 31, 1945), better known by his stage name Brian Doyle-Murray, is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter. He has appeared with his younger brother, actor/comedian Bill Murray, in several films, including ''Caddy ...

(born 1945), American actor and writer * Brian J. Doyle (born 1950), former press secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Candida Doyle Candida Mary Doyle (born 25 August 1963) is an Irish musician who is keyboard player and occasional backing vocalist with the band Pulp, which she joined in 1984. She joined her brother, drummer Magnus Doyle, in the line-up to replace the prev ...

(born 1963), Irish musician *

Cartha Doyle Cartha Doyle (later Childress) (born October 12, 1929) is a former infielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 5", 130 lb., she batted and threw right handed.Charles Altamont Doyle Charles Altamont Doyle (25 March 1832 – 10 October 1893) was an illustrator, watercolourist and civil servant. A member of an artistic family, he is remembered today primarily for being the father of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of ...

(1832–1893), Victorian artist *

Charles Hastings Doyle Sir Charles Hastings Doyle (10 April 1803 – 19 March 1883) was a British military officer who was the second Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia post Confederation and the first Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. Military career Born ...

(1804–1883), British military officer * Charley "Little Buddy" Doyle (1911–unknown), American country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter * Chris Doyle, American multi-media artist *

Christopher Doyle Christopher Doyle, also known as Dù Kěfēng (Mandarin) or Dou Ho-Fung (Cantonese) () (born 2 May 1952) is an Australian cinematographer, best known for his work in Hong Kong cinema. He has worked on over fifty Chinese-language films, being ...

(born 1952), Australian cinematographer *

Clyde Doyle Clyde Gilman Doyle (July 11, 1887 – March 14, 1963) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States representative from California in the mid-20th century. Early life and career Clyde Doyle was born in Oakland, Alameda ...

(1887–1963), U.S. Representative from California *

Cóilín Ó Dubhghaill Cóilín Ó Dubhghaill is an Irish artist and academic, crafting as a silversmith and also in copper and Japanese-inspired copper alloys, gold and other metals. He lived in Japan and studied Japanese metal crafts for seven years in the nationa ...

(born 1974), Irish silversmith and academic, co-inventor of mikana * Colin Doyle (born 1977), Canadian lacrosse player * Colin Doyle (born 1985), Irish footballer * Cornelius J. Doyle (1871–1938), American politician *

Craig Doyle Craig Doyle (born 17 December 1970) is an Irish television and radio presenter. To British viewers he is recognisable as working for the BBC and ITV and more recently TNT Sports; Irish viewers also know him as the host of RTÉ One chat show ...

(born 1970), Irish television and radio presenter

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* Damhnait Doyle (born 1975), Canadian singer * Danny Doyle (1917–2004), American baseball player *

Danny Doyle (singer) Daniel Doyle (28 April 1940 – 6 August 2019) was an Irish folk singer born in Dublin. During the 1960s and 1970s, he was one of the top Irish singers, regularly featuring in the Irish charts and scoring three No.1 singles. He recorded 25 album ...

(1940–2019), Irish folk singer * David Doyle (1929–1997), American actor * David Doyle, Manx politician * David J. Doyle, Michigan politician *

Debra Doyle Debra Doyle (November 30, 1952 – October 31, 2020) was an American author in multiple related fiction genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and mystery, for young adults and adults. Her works were co-written with her husband, James D. ...

(1952–2020), American writer *

Denny Doyle Robert Dennis Doyle (January 17, 1944 – December 20, 2022) was an American professional baseball second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Boston Red Sox. Listed at and , h ...

(1944–2022), American baseball player *

(born 1949), politician in Oregon, United States * Denzil Doyle, Canadian entrepreneur * Desmond Doyle (1924–1986), Irish painter *

Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein Paul Caiafa (born September 15, 1964), known professionally as Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, is an American guitarist best known for his material with the horror punk band the Misfits and his own band eponymously named Doyle. Education ...

, American songwriter and guitarist

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* Eamon Doyle (born 1983), American R&B singer * Ed Doyle (politician) (born 1935), former Canadian politician *

Eddie Doyle (American football) Edward James Doyle (August 17, 1898 – October 8, 1942) was a professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1924 to 1925 with the Frankford Yellow Jackets and the Pottsville Maroons. During his two-year NFL ...

(1898–1942), American football player * Eddie Doyle (hurler) (1897–1948), Irish hurler * Edward Doyle (Irish politician), Irish Labour Party politician *

Eoin Doyle Eoin Doyle (born 12 March 1988) is an Irish former professional Association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football), forward. During his career he played for Shelbourne F.C., Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers F.C., Shamroc ...

, Irish footballer * Eugene C. Doyle (1925–1989), American politician

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Francis Hastings Doyle Sir Francis Hastings Charles Doyle, 2nd Baronet (21 August 1810 – 8 June 1888) was a British poet. Biography Doyle was born near Tadcaster, Yorkshire, to a military family which produced several distinguished officers, including his father, Ma ...

(1810–1888), British poet * Frank Doyle (ice hockey) (born 1980), Canadian ice hockey player *

Frank Doyle (politician) Francis Edward Doyle (17 June 1922 – 13 March 1984) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1972 to 1974, representing the electorate of Lilley. Doyle was born in Oakey, Queensland. He w ...

(1922–1984), Australian politician *

Frank Doyle (writer) Frank Doyle (November 17, 1917 – April 3, 1996) was the head writer for Archie Comics for over thirty years. He wrote over 10,000 stories featuring the Archie characters. Artist Dan DeCarlo referred to Doyle as "the best". Career Doyle, one of ...

(1917–1996), American comic writer

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* 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 (born 1971), Australian-British operatic baritone

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* Harry Doyle (politician) (born 1941), former Canadian politician *

Hollie Doyle Hollie Doyle (born 11 October 1996) is a British jockey who competes in flat racing. She set a new record for winners ridden in a British season by a female jockey in 2019. She came third in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award 2020, an ...

, British jockey

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Jacob Doyle Jacob Dixon Doyle (November 26, 1855 – August 15, 1941) was an American Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Washington Nationals of the National Association, the first professional league. He was born in Leesburg, Virginia. In ...

(1855–1941), Major League Baseball player * James Doyle (disambiguation), several people *

Jean Conan Doyle Air Commandant Dame Lena Annette Jean Conan Doyle, Lady Bromet, (21 December 1912 – 18 November 1997) was a British Women's Royal Air Force officer. The second daughter of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, she was brought up at her parents' country ...

(1912–1997), daughter of Arthur Conan Doyle * Jeff Doyle (born 1956), former Major League Baseball player *

Jerry Doyle Jerry Doyle (July 16, 1956 – July 27, 2016) was an American talk radio host, political commentator, television actor and founder of the content platform EpicTimes. His nationally syndicated talk show, ''The Jerry Doyle Show'', aired througho ...

(1956–2016), American talk radio host *

, former Canadian politician * Joanne Doyle (born 1973), Irish dancer with Riverdance *

Joe Doyle (cyclist) Joseph Doyle (born 1933 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland), was an Irish people, Irish road racing cyclist and cycle sport administrator, holding office at club, county and national federation level for more than 20 years, including 14 yea ...

, Irish racing cyclist and administrator *

Joe Doyle (musician) Joe Doyle (born 8 May 1977) is the bassist and backing singer for Irish rock band The Frames and The Swell Season. He has been a member of The Frames since 1996, appearing on six albums to date. In addition to appearing on Frames albums, he has ...

(born 1977), Irish rock bassist *

Joe Doyle (politician) Joseph Doyle (27 June 1936 – 8 August 2009) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He served two terms as a deputy for the Dublin South-East (Dáil constituency), Dublin South-East constituency. He served variously as a member of Dublin City Coun ...

(1936–2009), Fine Gael politician, Lord Mayor of Dublin * John Doyle (disambiguation), several people * John Paul "JP" Doyle (born 1979), Irish rugby union referee based in England * Joseph "Jack" Doyle, (1913–1978), Irish boxer, actor and tenor * Josh Doyle, solo rock artist

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Kathleen Doyle Kathleen Mae Doyle (born June 11, 1998) is an American former professional basketball player and current coach. She previously played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and presently serves as the assistant coach and recruiti ...

(born 1998), American basketball player * Keith Doyle (footballer) (born 1979), Irish football player *

Keith Doyle (politician) Keith Ralph Doyle (10 December 1924 – 12 October 2017) was an Australian politician. He was a Liberal Party member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1965 to 1978, representing the electorate of Vaucluse. Doyle was born in S ...

(1924–2017), Australian politician *

Kevin Doyle (footballer) Kevin Edward Doyle (born 18 September 1983) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a forward. He played for Wexford F.C. (formerly Wexford Youths), St Patrick's Athletic, and Cork City in his homeland before he moved to En ...

(born 1983), Irish footballer *

Kevin Doyle (actor) Kevin Doyle is an English actor. He has worked extensively on stage and television, and is best known for playing the footman Joseph Molesley in the TV series ''Downton Abbey'', as well as Detective Sergeant John Wadsworth in '' Happy Valley, ...

(born 1961), British actor *

Kirby Doyle Kirby Doyle (November 27, 1932 – April 5, 2003), born Stanton Doyle, was an American poet. He was featured in the '' New American Poetry'' anthology, with the so-called "third generation" of American modernist poets. He was one of the San Fran ...

(1932–2003), American poet * Kristy Doyle (born 1980), Australian netball player

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* Larry Doyle (1886–1974), Major League Baseball player * Larry Doyle (born 1958), American writer *

Laurance Doyle Laurance R. Doyle (born 1953) is an American scientist who received his Ph.D. from the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg. Doyle has worked at the SETI Institute since 1987 where he is a principal investigator and astrophysicist. His main ...

(born 1953), American scientist *

Linda Doyle Linda E. Doyle is an Irish academic and educator who is the 45th Provost of Trinity College Dublin, the university's chief officer, having assumed the office in August 2021. An electrical engineer, she has had a long academic career at Trinity ...

(born 1968), Irish engineer, professor and university head * Little Buddy Doyle (1911–c.1960), American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter *

Loretta Doyle Loretta Doyle (also known by her married name Cusack, born 12 July 1963) is a Scottish judoka who won the under-52 kg event at the 1982 World Championships, and the under-56 kg event at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Doyle also won the ...

(born 1963), British judoka

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Maria Doyle Kennedy Maria Josephine Doyle Kennedy (born 25 September 1964) is an Irish singer and actress. With a singing and acting career that has spanned more than 30 years, she has established herself as one of Ireland's most prolific artists and entertainers. ...

(born 1964), Irish actress and singer * Martin Doyle (disambiguation), several people * Mary Doyle, Australian politician *

Mary Doyle (actor) Mary Doyle (July 21, 1931 – June 8, 1995) was an American theatre actress who also appeared on TV between 1956 and 1982. Early life and career Doyle was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was the younger sister of actor David Doyle. She a ...

(1931–1995), American actress *

Melissa Doyle Melissa Jane Doyle (born 10 February 1970) is an Australian television presenter, author and journalist. She was previously co-host of the Seven Network's breakfast television program ''Sunrise'' from 2002 to 2013 alongside David Koch and h ...

(born 1970), Australian TV journalist *

Michael Doyle (disambiguation) Michael, Mick or Mike Doyle may refer to: Politics *Michael Doyle (Irish politician), Irish Farmers' Party politician from Wexford, TD from 1922 to 1927 *Michael Doyle, alleged member of the Molly Maguires *Mike Doyle (American politician) (born 1 ...

, several people

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Nathan Doyle Nathan Luke Robert Doyle (born 12 January 1987) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender or a midfielder. He has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels. Career Derby County Bor ...

(born 1987), English footballer *

Nicholas Grattan-Doyle Sir Nicholas Grattan-Doyle, DL (18 August 1862 – 14 July 1941), of The Manor House, Birtley, County Durham (now Tyne and Wear), was a Unionist Party politician in the United Kingdom. He contested the January 1910 General Election as Libera ...

(1862–1941), British Conservative Party politician *

Norman Doyle Norman "Blicky" Doyle (born November 11, 1945) is a Canadian businessman and politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. He was a member of the Senate of Canada from 2012 to 2020 and a Member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2008. P ...

(born 1945), former Canadian politician

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* Paddy Doyle, British athlete * Paddy Doyle (1941–2020), Irish hurler *

Patrick Doyle Patrick Doyle (born 6 April 1953) is a Scottish composer and occasional actor best known for his film scores. During his 50-year career in film, television and theatre, he has composed the scores for over 60 feature films. A longtime collaborato ...

(1777–1857), Canadian businessman *

(born 1953), Scottish composer * Paul Doyle (1939–2020), retired Major League Baseball player * Percy William Doyle (1806?–1887), British diplomat * Peter Doyle (1844–1900), American politician * Peter Doyle (born 1945), Irish cyclist * Peter Doyle (1949–2001), Australian pop singer * Peter Doyle (born 1951), Australian writer *

Peter John Haworth Doyle Peter John Haworth Doyle (born 3 May 1944) is the retired Roman Catholic bishop of Northampton. Early life Doyle was born on 3 May 1944 in Wilpshire, Lancashire, the son of John Robert Doyle and his wife Alice Gertrude (née Haworth)Northampton ...

(born 1944), Roman Catholic Bishop of Northampton * Phil Doyle (born 1967), Australian writer

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Richard Doyle (illustrator) Richard "Dickie" Doyle (18 September 1824 – 10 December 1883) was a British illustrator of the Victorian era. His work frequently appeared, amongst other places, in '' Punch magazine''; he drew the cover of the first issue, and designed the m ...

(1824–1883), Victorian illustrator * Richard Doyle (senator) (1923–2003), Canadian senator (1985–1998) *

Robert Doyle Robert Keith Bennett Doyle (born 20 May 1953) is an Australian politician who was the 103rd Lord Mayor of Melbourne, elected on 30 November 2008 until he resigned on 4 February 2018 amidst allegations of sexual harassment. He was previously M ...

(born 1953), Australian politician * Robert B. Doyle, Manitoba judge *

Roddy Doyle Roderick Doyle (born 8 May 1958) is an Irish novelist, dramatist and screenwriter. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, eight books for children, seven plays and screenplays, and dozens of short stories. Several of his books have been ...

(born 1958), Irish writer *

Roger Doyle Roger Doyle (born 17 July 1949) is an Irish composer best known for his electro-acoustic work, for which he was made a Saoi of Aosdána, and for his piano music for theatre. Education Born in Malahide, County Dublin, Doyle studied piano from ...

(born 1949), Irish composer * Ruth Bachhuber Doyle (1916–2006), Wisconsin politician *

Ryan Doyle Ryan Doyle (born 22 September 1984) is a freerunner, martial artist, coach, and actor from Liverpool, England, and is a founding athlete of the World Freerunning and Parkour Federation. Freerunning and parkour interests In his teenage years, ...

(born 1991), model, Sinead Doyle's husband * Ryan Doyle (boxer) (born 1991), British boxer

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* Sam Doyle (1908–1985), American folk artist *

Simon Doyle Simon Patrick Doyle (born 1966-11-09 in Queensland) is a former Australian 1500 m runner who came fourth in the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland and twelfth in the World Championships' final in Tokyo. In 1990, Doyle won three Grand Prix meeti ...

(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, Welsh footballer *

Steve Doyle (Wisconsin politician) Steven Patrick Doyle (born May 21, 1958) is an American lawyer and Democratic politician from La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 94th Assembly district since May 2011. He i ...

, American politician * Steven Doyle, chess tournament organiser *

Susannah Doyle Susannah Doyle (born 5 July 1966) is an English actress, notable for her roles as Joy Merryweather in ''Drop The Dead Donkey'' (1991–1998), and as Avril Burke in ''Ballykissangel'' (2001). Her other credits include ''Scandal (1989 film), Scan ...

(born 1966), British actress and film director

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* Thomas Doyle (disambiguation), multiple people * Tim Doyle (born 1959), American sitcom writer and producer *

Tomás Ó Dubhghaill Tomás Ó Dubhghaill (; born Thomas Doyle, nicknamed Tom; 1917 – 12 March 1962) was President of Sinn Féin from 1952 to 1954 and a Sinn Féin vice-president until his death. Background Born in Drimnagh, Dublin, Doyle was educated at St Jame ...

(1917–1962),

Irish Republican Army The Irish Republican Army (IRA) is a name used by various Resistance movement, resistance organisations in Ireland throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Organisations by this name have been dominantly Catholic and dedicated to anti-imperiali ...

and

Sinn Féin Sinn Féin ( ; ; ) is an Irish republican and democratic socialist political party active in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The History of Sinn Féin, original Sinn Féin organisation was founded in 1905 by Arthur Griffit ...

activist, president of Sinn Féin in the 1950s *

Tony Doyle (actor) Michael Anthony Doyle (21 July 1935 – 28 January 2000) was an Irish television and film actor. He became widely known in Ireland as a then-radical priest in the popular Irish rural drama '' The Riordans'', which began in 1965. He worked consis ...

(1942–2000), Irish actor *

Tony Doyle (cyclist) Anthony Paul Doyle (19 May 1958 – 30 April 2023) was a British professional cyclist. Biography Doyle was born in Ashford, Middlesex on 19 May 1958. He was world pursuit champion in 1980 and 1986. He was a professional between 1980 and 1995, ...

(1958–2023), former British track cyclist

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* William Doyle (Canadian businessman), CEO of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan *

William Doyle (historian) William Doyle (born 1942) is a British historian, specialising in 18th-century France, who is most notable for his one-volume ''Oxford History of the French Revolution'' (1st edition, 1989; 2nd edition, 2002; 3rd edition, 2018). He is one of th ...

(born 1942), British historian * William Doyle (Irish businessman), chief executive of Newbridge Silverware *

William Edward Doyle William Edward Doyle (February 5, 1911 – May 2, 1986) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and previously was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Di ...

(1911–1986), United States federal judge * William T. Doyle (1926–2024), American politician *

Willie Doyle William Joseph Gabriel Doyle, (3 March 1873 – 16 August 1917) was an Irish Catholics, Irish Catholic priest who was killed in action while serving as a military chaplain to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers during the First World War. He is a candida ...

(1873–1917), Irish Jesuit priest

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

Fictional characters

Allen Francis Doyle Francis Allen Doyle is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series ''Angel''. The character was portrayed by Glenn Quinn. Doyle is a seer who receives prophetic visions from The Powers That Be, usually of people in per ...

, in the television series ''

Angel An angel is a spiritual (without a physical body), heavenly, or supernatural being, usually humanoid with bird-like wings, often depicted as a messenger or intermediary between God (the transcendent) and humanity (the profane) in variou ...

'' * Prof. Conner Doyle, in the television series '' Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal'' * Ian Doyle, IRA terrorist in the television series ''

Criminal Minds ''Criminal Minds'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created by Jeff Davis that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005. It follows a group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral ...

'' * Captain Jack Doyle, played by

Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman (born June 1, 1937) is an American actor, producer, and narrator. In a career spanning six decades, he has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as a nomination for a Tony ...

in the movie ''

Gone Baby Gone ''Gone Baby Gone'' is a 2007 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Ben Affleck in his directorial debut. Affleck co-wrote the screenplay with Aaron Stockard based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane. The film star ...

'' * Jake, Malachy and Tinny Doyle, in the CBC television series ''

Republic of Doyle ''Republic of Doyle'' is a Canadian comedy-drama television series set in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, which aired on CBC Television from January 6, 2010, to December 10, 2014. The show stars Allan Hawco as private investigator and f ...

'' *Sgt. James Doyle, in '' Call of Duty: United Offensive'' *

Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle is a fictional character portrayed by actor Gene Hackman in the films '' The French Connection'' (1971) and its sequel, '' French Connection II'' (1975), and by Ed O'Neill in the 1986 television film '' Popeye Doyle'' ...

, detective played by

Gene Hackman Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – ) was an American actor. Hackman made his credited film debut in the drama ''Lilith (film), Lilith'' (1964). He later won two Academy Awards, his first for Academy Award for Best Actor, Best Actor for ...

in '' The French Connection'' * Kenny Doyle, in the film ''

Death Note ''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's Shōnen manga, manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to ...

'' * Kevin Doyle, also known as Malcolm Doyle, played by

James Marsden James Paul Marsden (born September 18, 1973) is an American actor. He began his acting career guest starring in the television shows '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'' (1993), '' Touched by an Angel'' (1995), and '' Party of Five'' (1995). Ma ...

in the movie ''

27 Dresses ''27 Dresses'' is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. The film was released in the United States on January 18, 2008. It received mixed re ...

'' * Maggie Doyle, in the television show ''

Blue Heelers ''Blue Heelers'' is an Australian police drama series that was produced by Southern Star Group and ran for twelve years on the Seven Network, from 1994 to 2006. Although based around the policing of the town, the series generally depicted th ...

'' * Mike Doyle, in the television series ''24'' * Hector Doyle from the manga and anime series Baki *

Mrs Doyle ''Father Ted'' is a sitcom produced by independent production company Hat Trick Productions for British broadcaster Channel 4. Its three series, comprising 25 episodes and a special, originally aired from 21 April 1995 to 1 May 1998. Its main c ...

, in the television series ''

Father Ted ''Father Ted'' is a sitcom created by Irish writers Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews (writer), Arthur Mathews and produced by British production company Hat Trick Productions for British television channel Channel 4. It aired over three seri ...

'' * Ray Doyle, in the TV series '' The Professionals''. *

Roz Doyle Rosalinda "Roz" Doyle (born May 5, 1963 or 1964) is a fictional character on the American television sitcom ''Frasier''. Roz is the producer of Frasier Crane's ''Dr. Frasier Crane Show'' on KACL (Frasier), KACL 780 AM. The role initially went to ...

, in the comedy series ''

Frasier ''Frasier'' () is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons from September 16, 1993, to May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David Angell, Peter Casey (screenwriter), Peter Casey, and David Lee (scr ...

'' * 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" *Simon Doyle, a character in

Agatha Christie Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, (; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English people, English author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving ...

's novel ''

Death on the Nile ''Death on the Nile'' is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club on 1 November 1937 and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company the following year. The UK edition retailed at ...

'' *

Yvonne Doyle (Fair City) Yvonne Doyle (also Gleeson) is a fictional character in the Irish soap opera ''Fair City''. She was originally portrayed by Alex MacDowall (sister of Sarah MacDowall who plays Suzanne Doyle) and subsequently by Ciara O'Callaghan. The show's form ...

, 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'' * Doyle, androidian character in the television series '' Andromeda''

References

External links

The Doyle Clan (archived)

History of the Doyle surname in Ireland (archived)
including Doyle clan history, famous people, homelands and guestbook. {{surname, Doyle English-language surnames Anglicised Irish-language surnames