Donnelly

Q: How popular is the name Donnelly?

Donnelly is ranked #32067 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-uhl-ee ]

Boy Name #32,067 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Donnelly is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHN-uhl-ee.

Parents who love the name Donnelly often also consider Elvia, Madysen, Allistor .

Popularity Over Time

#32,067

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,067
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Donnie #1769 Donny #3822 Donnell #4672

Nicknames

Don Doy Donie Donnie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donnelly

Is Donnelly a boy or girl name?

Donnelly is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Donnelly?

Donnelly is pronounced d-AHN-uhl-ee.

How popular is the name Donnelly?

Donnelly is currently ranked #32067 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Donnelly?

Common nicknames for Donnelly include Don, Doy, Donie, and Donnie.

Is Donnelly a common or rare name?

Donnelly is an uncommon name, ranked #32067 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Donnelly

Donnelly is a boy name .

Donnelly is currently ranked #32,067 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Donnelly include Don, Doy, Donie, and Donnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Donnelly include Donnie, Donny, Donnell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.