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Updated November 25, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Donnelly

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: Irish
  • Meaning: Brown-haired Chieftain
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What is the meaning of the name Donnelly?

The name Donnelly is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means Brown-haired Chieftain.

People who like the name Donnelly also like:

Benjamin, Aidan, Declan, Caspian, Liam, Dempsey, Oliver, Daisy, Grace, Caroline, Ava, Charlotte, Daria, Eliza

Names like Donnelly:

Dannell, Damali, Daniella, Danniell, Doniel, Danyale, Danil, Danyal, Denali, Donyelle, Daniel, Donnel, Damilola, Danilo, Donal, Danelle, Daniil, Danail, Donelle, Danelea, Danila, Daniela, Danyl, Daneil, Danielle, Damla

Stats for the Name Donnelly

checkmark Donnelly is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Donnelly is currently not ranked in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Donnelly:

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1. Potential for mispronunciation or misspelling due to its uncommon nature.
2. May be perceived as old-fashioned or outdated by some individuals.
3. Lack of familiarity may lead to confusion or difficulty in forming connections with others.
4. Potential for teasing or bullying due to its unique sound or spelling.
5. Limited availability of personalized items, such as keychains or license plates, with the name Donnelly.