Names Connolly

Connolly

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
English
Meaning
The name Connolly means "fierce as a hound" or "lover of wolves".
Pronunciation
KAW-nə-lee
The name Connolly is pronounced CON-uh-lee.
Popularity
Connolly is not a very common first name and does not rank on the list of top 1000 baby boy names in the United States. However, it is a well-known surname in Ireland and the UK.

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Connolly Name meanings & History

The name Connolly has Irish-Gaelic origins. It is derived from O'Conghaile, meaning "descendant of Conghal". The name Connolly means "fierce as a hound" or "lover of wolves". Transferred use of the surname Connolly as a given name. Connolly is a name that can be used for both baby boys and girls. It is a unisex name that is more commonly used for boys. Parents who choose the name Connolly for their child are often drawn to its unique and powerful meanings.

Zodiac Sign of Connolly: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Connolly:

C: Candid,Cute,Chatty,Clever,Copycat,Choice,Curious

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized

N: Nutrition,Nice,Nagging,Nervous,Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis

L: Languid,Lover,Lazy,Lovely,Luscious,Legal,Liaison

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Connolly is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Famous people with the surname Connolly include Billy Connolly (British comedian), John Connolly (American author), and Rory Connolly (Irish actor).

Related Names to Connolly

Other names that are related to Connolly are Conley, Conlan, Conor, and Conn.

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