Keefe

Keefe is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Caomh, meaning "descendant of Caomh," with the given name Caomh associated with "gentle" or "comely." The name has several spellings and variants, including Keeffe and Keefer, and is found among people in Ireland and in regions with Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Notable people with the surname include Keefe Brasselle (1923–1987), an American actor and producer, and Patrick Radden Keefe (born 1974), an American journalist and author known for investigative works on crime and politics.

Keefe is also used as a given name in some modern works of fiction. A well-known example is Keefe Sencen, the elfin protagonist in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger.

Variants and related spellings include Keeffe and Keefer, reflecting the name's Irish roots and its evolution through English transliteration.