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McNally (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Fhilidh, meaning "son of the poet.". Example: “McNally published a collection of short stories.”

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An Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Fhilidh, meaning "son of the poet."
"McNally published a collection of short stories."
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Etymology

An Anglicised form of the Irish Mac Con Allaidh, meaning “son of the wild hound”, derived from cú allaid (“wild hound, wild dog”); or, in Connacht Irish, Mac an Fhailghigh, derived from failgheach (“poor man”).

Origin: Irish

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What does “McNally” mean?
The word “McNally” means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Fhilidh, meaning "son of the poet.".
How do you use “McNally” in a sentence?
Here is “McNally” used in a sentence: “McNally published a collection of short stories.”
What part of speech is “McNally”?
“McNally” is a name.
What is the meaning of McNally?
"McNally" (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Fhilidh, meaning "son of the poet.".