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McNally

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."

Word forms

McNallys plural

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Etymology

Anglicized form of Irish Mac Con Allaidh (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

Rhymes for McNally

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

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.".