Donnelly

Irish
"dark, brave one"

Donnelly Origin and Meaning

The name Donnelly is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "dark, brave one".

Donnelly is among the more appealing Irish surname names, less well used than Donovan. Related options include the place name Donegal and the mythological god name Donegan.

Famous People Named Donnelly

  • Donnelly Rhodes (Henry)Canadian actor
  • The Black Donnellysnotorious Irish,Canadian family murdered by a mob

Donnelly in Pop Culture

  • "Donnelly and Cooper" Irish ballad about a boxing match
  • "The Black Donnellys" TV series

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