Connal
Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Connal
The name 'Connal' is of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from *Conall*, meaning "strong wolf" or "wolf ruler," from the elements *cú* (hound/wolf) and *gal* (valor/strength).
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Etymology
The name 'Connal' is of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from *Conall*, meaning "strong wolf" or "wolf ruler," from the elements *cú* (hound/wolf) and *gal* (valor/strength). It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often associated with early medieval kings and legendary figures like Conall Cernach in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.
Connal currently ranks #12,642 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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