Minogue () is a surname of Irish origin, which is an

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''Ó Muineog'', meaning "descendant of Muineog", which is a name derived from ''manach'' ("

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Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 18 January 2016. Notable people with the surname include: *

Áine Minogue Áine Minogue (born 27 May 1977, Borrisokane, County Tipperary) is an Irish harpist, singer, arranger, and composer, now living in the Boston area. She has recorded thirteen solo albums in styles generally categorized as Celtic, world, folk, spir ...

(born 1977), Irish musician *

Craig Minogue Craig William John Minogue (born 1962) is an Australian convicted murderer responsible for the 1986 bombing of the Russell Street Police Headquarters in Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Minogue was sentenced to life imprisonment, ...

(born 1962), Australian convicted murderer * Dan Minogue (1891–1961), Australian footballer *

Dan Minogue (politician) Daniel Patrick Minogue (18 July 1893 – 7 January 1983) was an Australian politician. He was born in Ireland and worked as a shopkeeper and hotelier before entering politics. He served on the Sydney City Council from 1938 to 1950, leading the L ...

(1893–1983), Australian politician *

Dannii Minogue Dannii Minogue (; born 20 October 1971) is an Australian singer, television personality, and actress. As a child, she became known for her appearances on the television talent show ''Young Talent Time'' (1982–1988). She went on to play the r ...

(born 1971), Australian singer-songwriter * John Minogue (born 1959), Irish hurling manager and former player * Kenneth Minogue (1930–2013), Australian political scientist *

Kylie Minogue Kylie Ann Minogue (; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Frequently referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Princess of Pop", she has achieved recognition in both the music industry and fas ...

(born 1968), Australian singer, songwriter and actress * Mick Minogue (1936–2024), Irish hurling coach and player *

Mike Minogue (politician) Michael John Minogue (20 October 1923 – 27 November 2008) was a New Zealand National Party politician, lawyer and mayor. Biography Minogue was born on 20 October 1923. He attended Timaru Boys' High School, St. Patrick's Colleg ...

(1923–2008), New Zealand politician *

Mike Minogue (actor) Mike Minogue is a New Zealand television and film actor. He played Officer Minogue in the television series, ''Wellington Paranormal'', from 2018 to 2022 for four seasons, as did he in the film ''What We Do in the Shadows''. Minogue is curren ...

, New Zealand actor * Walter Minogue (1910–1958), Australian rules footballer

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{{surname Surnames of Irish origin Occupational surnames English-language surnames Anglicised Irish-language surnames Surnames of British Isles origin

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