Connolly

Pronounced KAHN-ə-lee, Connolly is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin and is said to mean brave or wise. The meaning of Connolly is said to have originated from old Gaelic terms Ó Conghaile meaning ‘hound of valiant’ or ‘valiant hound’, which is better understood as a brave hound. Connolly is also said to have been derived from the West Cork derivative Ó Coingheallaigh, a personal name that translates to ‘faithful'. Connolly first appeared in the western provinces of Ireland, Connacht and Munster, and it is commonly seen in Christians. The spelling of Connolly was first recorded in 1591 in ‘Giants Records of County Monaghan’.
The name Connolly was the most popular in the years 2008-2016. The name Connolly has several spelling variantions including Connelly, Connley, and Connally. Some people are of the opinion that children named Connolly have strong personalities. They are intuitive, knowledgeable, and gentle in nature. A famous personality with the name is Billy Connolly, a Scottish entertainer. 

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

fierce as a hound

Origin

Irish

Numerology

C is for compassion, your finest side.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

N is for nice, need I say more?

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

L is for listen, one of your best traits.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Connolly lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Connolly

• James Connolly Irish revolutionary
• Billy Connolly Scottish comedian/actor