Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑn.ə.li/(American English) /ˈkɒn.ə.li/(British English) [key·simplify] 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, canines, courage, nicknames, virtues