Breslin is a given and surname that originates from . The name means “gift to the earth”, but has also been linked to intelligence, empathy, integrity, righteousness and hope.
Notable people Surname Abigail Breslin (born 1996), American actress Bernard Breslin (1874–1913), Scottish footballer Cathal Breslin (born 1978), classical pianist from Northern Ireland Charles Breslin (1964–1985), IRA member Cormac Breslin (1902–1978), Irish Fianna Fáil politician Edward Breslin (1882–1914), Australian politician Éamonn Breslin (1940–2021), Irish Gaelic footballer Herbert Breslin (1924–2012), American music industry executive Hope Breslin (born 1999), American soccer player Howard Breslin (1912–1964), American novelist Jack Breslin (1920–1988), American Maryland academic administrator Jack Breslin (footballer) (born 1997), Scottish footballer Jimmy Breslin (1928–2017), American journalist and author John G. Breslin (1889), American democratic republican John Breslin (born 1973), Irish engineer and professor Keiran Breslin, American soccer player DJ Baby Anne (real name Marianne Breslin; born 1972), American DJ and music producer Mark Breslin (born 1952), Canadian comedian, actor, public speaker and businessman Mary Lou Breslin (born 1944), American advocate for disability rights Maura Breslin (1914–1984), Irish feminist Morgan Breslin (born 1991), American footballer Neil Breslin (born 1942), American New York State Senator Niall Breslin (born 1980), American vocalist for The Blizzards Paddy Breslin (1943–2020), New Zealand footballer Padraic Breslin (1907–1942), Irish communist Patricia Breslin (1931–2011), American actress and philanthropist Paul Breslin, American geneticist Paul Breslin (footballer) (born 1946), Scottish footballer Peg McDonnell Breslin (born 1946), American politician Shaun Breslin (born 1964), Irish academic Spencer Breslin (born 1992), American actor and musician Susannah Breslin, American writer Theresa Breslin (born 1947), Scottish author Thomas F. Breslin (1885–1942), American civil engineer Tim Breslin (1967–2005), American ice hockey player
Middle Joan Breslin Pitkin (born 1932), American assembly member
Fictional Breslins Aidan Breslin, protagonist in the 2009 film Horsemen Ray Breslin, protagonist in the 2013 film Escape Plan
See also Breslin Apartments in Spokane, Washington Breslin Student Events Center at Michigan State University John J. Breslin Theatre at Felician University Wilber F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies at Hofstra University
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