# Breslin

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'''Breslin''' is a given and surname that originates from {{langx|ga|[Ó Breisleáin](/source/%C3%93_Breisle%C3%A1in)}}.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Muhr |first=Kay |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HiNGEAAAQBAJ |title=The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland |last2=Ó hAisibéil |first2=Liam |date=2021-10-19 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-252478-2 |language=en}}</ref> The name means “gift to the earth”, but has also been linked to intelligence, empathy, integrity, righteousness and hope.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}

==Notable people==
===Surname===
* [Abigail Breslin](/source/Abigail_Breslin) (born 1996), American actress
* [Bernard Breslin](/source/Bernard_Breslin) (1874–1913), Scottish footballer
* [Cathal Breslin](/source/Cathal_Breslin) (born 1978), classical pianist from Northern Ireland
* [Charles Breslin](/source/Charles_Breslin) (1964–1985), IRA member
* [Cormac Breslin](/source/Cormac_Breslin) (1902–1978), Irish Fianna Fáil politician
* [Edward Breslin](/source/Edward_Breslin) (1882–1914), Austrian politician
* [Éamonn Breslin](/source/%C3%89amonn_Breslin) (1940–2021), Irish Gaelic footballer
* [Herbert Breslin](/source/Herbert_Breslin) (1924–2012), American music industry executive
* [Hope Breslin](/source/Hope_Breslin) (born 1999), American soccer player
* [Howard Breslin](/source/Howard_Breslin) (1912–1964), American novelist
* [Jack Breslin](/source/Jack_Breslin) (1920–1988), American Maryland academic administrator
* [Jack Breslin (footballer)](/source/Jack_Breslin_(footballer)) (born 1997), Scottish footballer
* [Jimmy Breslin](/source/Jimmy_Breslin) (1928–2017), American journalist and author
* [John G. Breslin](/source/John_G._Breslin) ({{circa|1824}}{{snd}}1889), American democratic republican 
* [John Breslin](/source/John_Breslin) (born 1973), Irish engineer and professor
* [Keiran Breslin](/source/Keiran_Breslin), American soccer player
* [DJ Baby Anne](/source/DJ_Baby_Anne) (real name Marianne Breslin; born 1972), American DJ and music producer
* [Mark Breslin](/source/Mark_Breslin) (born 1952), Canadian comedian, actor, public speaker and businessman
* [Mary Lou Breslin](/source/Mary_Lou_Breslin) (born 1944), American advocate for disability rights
* [Maura Breslin](/source/Maura_Breslin) (1914–1984), Irish feminist
* [Morgan Breslin](/source/Morgan_Breslin) (born 1991), American footballer
* [Neil Breslin](/source/Neil_Breslin) (born 1942), American New York State Senator
* [Niall Breslin](/source/Niall_Breslin) (born 1980), American vocalist for [The Blizzards](/source/The_Blizzards)
* [Paddy Breslin](/source/Paddy_Breslin) (1943–2020), New Zealand footballer
* [Padraic Breslin](/source/Padraic_Breslin) (1907–1942), Irish communist
* [Patricia Breslin](/source/Patricia_Breslin) (1931–2011), American actress and philanthropist
* [Paul Breslin](/source/Paul_Breslin), American geneticist
* [Paul Breslin (footballer)](/source/Paul_Breslin_(footballer)) (born 1946), Scottish footballer
* [Peg McDonnell Breslin](/source/Peg_McDonnell_Breslin) (born 1946), American politician
* [Shaun Breslin](/source/Shaun_Breslin) (born 1964), Irish academic
* [Spencer Breslin](/source/Spencer_Breslin) (born 1992), American actor and musician
* [Susannah Breslin](/source/Susannah_Breslin), American writer
* [Theresa Breslin](/source/Theresa_Breslin) (born 1947), Scottish author
* [Thomas F. Breslin](/source/Thomas_F._Breslin) (1885–1942), American civil engineer
* [Tim Breslin](/source/Tim_Breslin) (1967–2005), American ice hockey player

===Middle===
* [Joan Breslin Pitkin](/source/Joan_Breslin_Pitkin) (born 1932), American assembly member

=== Fictional Breslins ===
* Aidan Breslin, protagonist in the 2009 film [''Horsemen''](/source/Horsemen_(film))
* Ray Breslin, protagonist in the 2013 film [''Escape Plan''](/source/Escape_Plan_(film))

==See also==
* [Breslin Apartments](/source/Breslin_(Spokane%2C_Washington)) in Spokane, Washington
* [Breslin Student Events Center](/source/Breslin_Student_Events_Center) at Michigan State University
* [John J. Breslin Theatre](/source/John_J._Breslin_Theatre) at Felician University
* [Wilber F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies](/source/Wilber_F._Breslin_Center_for_Real_Estate_Studies) at Hofstra University

==References==
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Category:English-language surnames
Category:Anglicised Irish-language surnames
Category:Surnames of Irish origin
Category:Given names

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