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Connolly (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the valorous one.". Example: “Connolly led the movement in its early years.”

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An Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the valorous one."
"Connolly led the movement in its early years."
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Etymology

An anglicisation of Irish Ó Conghalaigh and Ó Conghaile, patronyms of Conghalach, and a doublet of Conley.

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Connolly” mean?
The word “Connolly” means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of the valorous one.".
How do you use “Connolly” in a sentence?
Here is “Connolly” used in a sentence: “Connolly led the movement in its early years.”
What part of speech is “Connolly”?
“Connolly” is a name.
Is “Connolly” a common word?
“Connolly” is an uncommon word in modern English.