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Conall


Gender: Masculine
Language
: Irish Gaelic
Etymology:
Conall is an Irish Gaelic name that means “Mighty Strong” from “kuno” and “vals.”


History:
Conall is an old, Irish Gaelic name, found from the 5th century (at least) on up. It was fairly common in the Middle Ages.


Pronunciation: con-all.

Alternates: Conal, Connel, Connell.
Scottish Gaelic: Comhnall.

Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous
:
Conall Caernach
(Irish mythology)
Best friend and avenger of Cuchulainn.

Places:
Tyrconnell
Ireland. It means “Land of Conall.”

Religious Figures:
St. Conall (7th century)
Irish saint.

Royalty:
Conall Gulban 5th century)
An early king of Tyrconnell, Ireland.



Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Conal, Conall, Connell, etc.



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