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Connelly
OriginIrish
Meaning"love, friendship"
About Connelly
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.
Pronounced kuh-NEL-ee.
As of October 2026, Connelly ranked #12413 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6705 in 2020.
Editor's take: The name Connelly is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "love, friendship".
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