Behan

Behan ( /ˈbiː.ən/ BEE-ən) is a surname of Irish origin that derives from "bee" which means "child" in Gaelic. The name may refer to:

  • Billy Behan (1911–1991), Irish footballer
  • Brian Behan (1926–2002), Irish writer, brother of Brendan and Dominic Behan
  • Brendan Behan (1923–1964), Irish writer, brother of Brian and Dominic Behan
  • Denis Behan (born 1984), Irish footballer
  • Dominic Behan (1928–1989), Irish writer, brother of Brendan and Brian Behan
  • Jodi Behan, Canadian actress in a viral video, Bride Has Massive Hair Wig Out
  • Joe Behan (born 1959), Irish politician
  • John Behan (sculptor) (born 1938)
  • John Clifford Valentine Behan (1881–1957), Australian academic
  • Johnny Behan (1844–1912), American sheriff
  • Paudge Behan (born 1965), Irish actor, son of Brendan Behan's widow
  • Petie Behan (1887–1957), American baseball player
  • Simon Behan (died 2009), Irish Gaelic footballer
  • Stephen Behan, father of Brendan, Brian and Dominic Behan
  • William J. Behan, American politician

Catherine Behan, American writer

Famous quotes containing the word behan:

    Pat: He was an Anglo-Irishman.
    Meg: In the blessed name of God, what’s that?
    Pat: A Protestant with a horse.
    —Brendan Behan (1923–1964)

    I was court-martialled in my absence, and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence.
    —Brendan Behan (1923–1964)

    All publicity is good, except an obituary notice.
    —Brendan Behan (1923–1964)