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!
Popularity: Overall
Donnelly is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Donnelly was, in the past month, the 6827th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Donnelly is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Donnelly was viewed 20 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Donnelly's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Donnelly is most adored in Louisiana, New York and Virginia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Indiana and Michigan.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Donnelly.
Donnelly is found in these categories:
irish
A common surname originating from Gaelic meaning "dark, brave one".
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