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Connolly
OriginIrish
Meaning"love, friendship"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
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About Connolly
Energetic Connelly variation that works better for girls than for boys.
Connolly for boys
Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.
Pronounced KAH-nuh-lee.
As of October 2026, Connolly ranked #15821 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #13010 in 2017.
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- Kate "Puck" ConnollyGirl
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