O'Connell
“descendant of Conall — a name built from 'hound' and 'valour'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is O'Connell an Irish name?
O'Connell is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Conaill.
What does the surname O'Connell mean?
O'Connell (Irish: Ó Conaill) means “descendant of Conall — a name built from 'hound' and 'valour'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname O'Connell from?
The historic homeland of the O'Connell name is Kerry, Galway, Derry / Londonderry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for O'Connell?
Ó Conaill. Related spellings: Connell, O'Connel.
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