Minogue /mɪˈnoʊɡ/ is an Irish surname derived from the Irish word for a "monk". This surname is an anglicized form of the Old Gaelic Ó Muineóg. The Gaelic prefix "O" indicates "male descendant of", plus the personal byname Muineog, believed to be a diminutive of "Manach", 'monk'. Sept originated in East County Clare and the townland of Ballyminogue in the parish of Tuamgraney marks the centre of its location. Linked to the name Mannix from "Manach".
Famous people bearing the surname include:
- Aine Minogue, A traditional Irish musician and harpist from County Tipperary, Ireland
- Craig Minogue, Australian murderer, convicted for the 1986 bombing of the Russell Street Police Headquarters;
- Dan Minogue, Australian rules footballer
- Daniel Minogue, Australian politician
- Dannii Minogue, Australian singer-songwriter, television personality and occasional actress, model and fashion designer
- Dennis Minogue (Cashman), lead singer of 1960s Omaha, Nebraska surf band The Chevrons
- Kenneth Minogue, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics
- Kylie Minogue (born 1968), Australian singer, songwriter and actress
- Mike Minogue New Zealand politician