From Irish Names and Surnames 1923
Mac GIOLLA DHÉ—IV—M'Gillegea, M'Gillegey, M'Gilgea, Gildea, Kildea, Kilday, Gay; 'son of Giolla Dhé' (servant of God); an old Donegal surname; now also in Mayo.
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