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At a Glance: Name: Connolly – Meaning: descendant of Conghalach – Origin: Irish (surname)
Connolly is an Irish surname now finding its way onto birth certificates as a first name. It comes from Conghalach, and as a surname it means "descendant of Conghalach." If you're drawn to Irish family names with that clan history behind them, Connolly fits that pattern.
Meaning & Origin of Connolly
Meaning: Descendant of conghalach.
Origin: Irish (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Connolly
Connolly does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Connolly mean?
Descendant of conghalach. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Connolly)
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