Gannon

Gannon is an Irish surname, meaning "''descendant of the fair one''," perhaps denoting someone of Norse ancestry in Ireland. It may also derive from the Anglo-Saxon feminine name "''Gunnhildr''." Notable people with the surname include: * Bob Gannon (1959–2017), American businessman and politician * Craig Gannon (born 1966), English guitarist * Jeff Gannon (born 1957), pen name of James Guckert, a former White House reporter * Jim Gannon (born 1968), English football manager * Jim Gannon (rugby league) (born 1977), Australian professional rugby league player * John D. Gannon (1948–1999, computer scientist, professor at the University of Maryland * John Mark Gannon (1877–1968), former archbishop of the Diocese of Erie * Jonathan Gannon, National Football League Coach * Kelli Gannon (born 1978), former field hockey midfield player from the United States * Kim Gannon (1900–1974), American songwriter * Mary Gannon (1829—1868), American actress * Mary Gannon (1867–1932), co-founder of the architectural firm Gannon and Hands * Rich Gannon (born 1965), National Football League quarterback * Theresa Gannon, British forensic psychologist * Tim Gannon (born 1948), polo player, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse * Terry Gannon (born 1963), sportscaster for ESPN on ABC and ESPN * Tom Gannon (1943–2021), American politician Provided by Wikipedia