Given name & surname

Donnelley

“ruler of the world; a brown-haired warrior”

Donnelley is a variant of Donnell. One Scottish interpretation is “ruler of the world; a brown-haired warrior.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Donnelley is a variant of Donnell. One Scottish interpretation is “ruler of the world; a brown-haired warrior.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Donnelley is a variant of Donnell. An origin associated with Donnell is Scottish.

Explained through its name family

Donnelley’s family of names

Donnelley has a related form in Donnell. In English usage, Donnelley as a surname has a related form in Donnelly.

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