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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Connolly

OriginIrish
Meaning"fierce as a hound"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Connolly as a girl's name
NB Rank#7836

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The name Connolly peaked for boys at #9754 in 2015. Connolly is occasionally used for girls in 2022.

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