Daly

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Daly means "descendant of the blind one" in Gaelic, derived from the Irish surname O'Dalaigh.
Pronunciation
DAY-lee
Daly is pronounced "DAY-lee."
Popularity
Daly is not a very popular name in the world, but its popularity has been growing in recent years. It ranked 4,438th in popularity for boys in the United States in 2019, and 5,947th for girls.

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Daly Name meanings & History

The name Daly means "descendant of the blind one" in Gaelic, derived from the Irish surname O'Dalaigh. From a surname that was a variant of Daley. Daly can be used as a first name or a last name. It's a versatile name that can suit a variety of personalities and styles. It's particularly popular among parents who are drawn to Irish names, or who want a name that's unique and stands out.

Zodiac Sign of Daly: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Daly:

D: Determined,Daddy,Domestic,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Action,Assertive

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

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

Daly is:

  • a Common name
  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the surname Daly, including the American television host Carson Daly and the Irish politician Mary Daly. As a given name, there aren't many famous people named Daly, but it's a name that has been used by a number of athletes and musicians.

Related Names to Daly

Some related names to Daly include Dale, Darcy, and Delaney.