the origins of the name Fanning revealed the following spelling variations: Feenan, Fanning, Fannin, Fanningley, Fannon, Finan, Finnan, O'Finan and many more. First found in Limerick , where Fanningstoown, previously known as Ballyfanning can be found, as well as in neighboring Tipperary where this Norman family settled at Ballingarry. One line