Fierce as a hound
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Conghalaigh, this name is rooted in the Gaelic word 'con', meaning hound or wolf, and 'gal', meaning valor. It traditionally signifies a descendant of a person noted for their bravery or fierce nature in battle. While historically a surname, it is occasionally used as a distinctive given name for both boys and girls.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Connolly in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the film 'The Departed' · The Departed
A character in the novel 'The Power and the Glory' · The Power and the Glory
