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Connelly

KON-uh-lee

Popularity

#9036

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

347

Peak Year

#34 in 2020

First Recorded

1991

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Conghal', a personal name derived from 'con' (high, wise) and 'gal' (valor).

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jennifer Connelly

    American actress

Nicknames

Personality Traits

WiseBraveLoyalIntelligent

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