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Name Origin

Connel is a masculine given name of Irish origin. It is a variant spelling of Connell, which derives from the Gaelic surname Ó Conaill, meaning 'descendant of Conall'. Conall was a powerful chieftain in Irish mythology.

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Famous People

Connel Fullarton (1859-1932)

Scottish-American Architect and Engineer

  • Designed numerous buildings in New York City, including the Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Connel McCann (1985-)

Irish Gaelic footballer

  • Played for County Tyrone and won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 2003