Animals, C surnames

Connolly

Connolly is an Irish surname, the anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Conghaile meaning "descendant of Conghal", the latter meaning "valiant hound" made up from Irish con (the genitive singular of cú meaning "dog, hound") and gal (warlike ardor; valor, fury) via Proto-Celtic *galā (might, ability). It's also possible that it could be an anglicized form of Ó Coingheallach meaning "descendant of Coingheallach",… Continue reading Connolly

Animals, Q surnames

Queen

Queen is an English surname with a variety of meanings depending on the origin: a short form of McQueen, the anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Shuibhne meaning "son of Suibhne", a personal name meaning "well-going" or "pleasant"; it could also be derived from Old English cwen meaning "woman", likely originating as a nickname for a man… Continue reading Queen