Donnelly
Meaning
Brown-haired Chieftain
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒnəli/
Traits associated with the name Donnelly:
Dogs named Donnelly tend to be loving, good-natured, industrious, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Donnelly?
Naming your dog Donnelly suggests that you have a strong appreciation for Irish culture and heritage. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of loyalty and family values.
Is Donnelly a good dog name?
Donnelly has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Donnelly isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Donnelly is found in these categories:
Popularity
- Donnelly ranks #5,686 with users of PupNames.com.
- Donnelly ranks #2,998 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Donnelly ranks #4,308 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Donnelly is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
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