Connolly
“descendant of Conghalach, 'valiant as a hound'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Connolly an Irish name?
Connolly is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Conghalaigh.
What does the surname Connolly mean?
Connolly (Irish: Ó Conghalaigh) means “descendant of Conghalach, 'valiant as a hound'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Connolly from?
The historic homeland of the Connolly name is Monaghan, Galway, Meath. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Connolly?
Ó Conghalaigh. Related spellings: Connelly, O'Connolly.
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