O'Toole (surname)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language | Celtic languages: old Irish |
| Derivation | Ó Tuathail |
| Meaning | descendant of tuathal |
| Region of origin | Leinster, Ulster |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Toole, Toal, MacToole, McToole |
O'Toole is a surname of Irish origin. It an anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Tuathail meaning "descendant of Tuathal", composed of tuath "the people" and gal "mighty". The O'Toole family were a leading clan in Gaelic Leinster and Ulster.
Notable people
- Adam Dubh Ó Tuathail, Irish heretic, executed 1328
- Annette O'Toole (b. 1952), American dancer and actress
- Anton O'Toole, Irish footballer
- Chauncey O'Toole (b. 1986), Canadian rugby player
- Donald L. O'Toole (1902–1964), American politician
- Edmund O'Toole, soldier won the Victoria Cross in the Anglo-Zulu war
- Erin O'Toole (b. 1973), Canadian politician
- Fintan O'Toole (b. 1958), columnist and drama critic for The Irish Times
- Gary O'Toole, Irish Olympic Swimmer
- James O'Toole (American politician) (b. 1958)
- James O'Toole (disambiguation), several people
- Jim O'Toole. American baseball player
- Joe O'Toole, Irish politician
- John O'Toole, politician in Ontario, Canada
- John-Joe O'Toole (b. 1988), Irish footballer
- Kathleen O'Toole (b. 1954), former police commissioner of Boston, Massachusetts
- Kevin J. O'Toole (b. 1964), American Republican Party politician
- Kevin O'Toole (bodybuilder), Canadian bodybuilder and mixed martial artist
- Lorcán Ua Tuathail (1128–1180), Archbishop of Dublin and Saint
- Mark O'Toole (disambiguation), several people
- Matt O'Toole, TV actor
- Maureen O'Toole (b. 1961), American water polo player and coach
- Mick O'Toole (1931–2018), Irish racehorse trainer
- Mor Ui Thuathail (c. 1114–1191), Queen of Leinster
- Muirchertach Ua Tuathail (fl. 1114) King of Ui Muirdeaigh, father-in-law of Diarmait Mac Murchada
- Paddy O'Toole (1938–2025), Irish politician
- Pat O'Toole, Canadian lacrosse player
- Peter O'Toole (1932–2013), Irish actor
- Randal O'Toole, American economist and public policy expert
- Rich O'Toole, American singer-songwriter
- Tom O'Toole (disambiguation), several people
Fictional characters
- Plenty O'Toole, in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever
- JD O'Toole, in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- Timmy O'Toole, a fictional character created by Bart Simpson in his practical joke involving a walkie-talkie at the bottom of a well, in The Simpsons episode "Radio Bart".