What origin is the name Donnelly?

Donnelly comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Donnelly a popular name?

Donnelly is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Donnelly?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Donnelly — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Donnelly

Q: Is Donnelly a rare name?

Yes. Donnelly does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Donnelly

Donnelly

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Donnelly is an irish boy's name meaning "Rooted in Irish heritage, this name translates to a brave, dark man or a courageous descendant of Donghal.".

The meaning of Donnelly is "Rooted in Irish heritage, this name translates to a brave, dark man or a courageous descendant of Donghal." — a boy name of irish origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in Irish heritage, this name translates to a brave, dark man or a courageous descendant of Donghal.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Donnelly

Very rare in US records

What does Donnelly mean?

Donnelly is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Rooted in Irish heritage, this name translates to a brave, dark man or a courageous descendant of Donghal.".

Is Donnelly a rare name?

Yes. Donnelly does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Donnelly

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Donnelly means "Rooted in Irish heritage, this name translates to a brave, dark man or a courageous descendant of Donghal." — these names share that spirit.