Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. KAHN-ə-lee(English) [key·IPA] Meaning & History Anglicized form of Irish Ó Conghalaigh, which means "descendant of Conghalach". Conghalach is a nickname meaning "valiant". Related NamesDetails VariantsConnelly, Ó Conghalaigh Categories anglicizations, ballerinas, courage, nicknames, virtues