McNally
“son of Cú Allaidh, 'the wild hound' — the wolf”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McNally an Irish name?
McNally is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Con Allaidh.
What does the surname McNally mean?
McNally (Irish: Mac Con Allaidh) means “son of Cú Allaidh, 'the wild hound' — the wolf”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McNally from?
The historic homeland of the McNally name is Tyrone, Armagh, Monaghan. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McNally?
Mac Con Allaidh. Related spellings: MacNally, Nally.
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