The name Connelly is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "love, friendship".

Irish Names

Names Ending in -ly for Girls

Connelly is a rollicking and rare example of the popular surname genre that may work even better for girls. A huge update on Colleen.

The name Connelly is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "love, friendship".

Connelly is an open, inviting, and rarely used Irish surname that can make a perfect alternative to the overused Connor or Colin for a boy. 