Origin of the name DO Back

Origin

CONN : (Gaelic.) Strength, according to O'Donovan; it is also the genitive plural of cu, a dog. Cond, signifies protecting, keeping.

CONNOR : (Celtic and Gaelic.) From Conchobar, the chief of men, powerful among men, a leader. O'Donovan derives this name from Conn, strength, and cobhair, aid, assistance. Con-na-fir, the head of men.

CONOR : (Celtic and Gaelic.) From Conchobar, the chief of men, powerful among men, a leader. O'Donovan derives this name from Conn, strength, and cobhair, aid, assistance. Con-na-fir, the head of men.

KAVANAGH : (Celtic or Gaelic.) Coamhamach, mild, benevolent, merciful; a friend, a companion. Mr. John O'Donovan says, that Donnell Cavanagh was so called from having been fostered by the Coarb of St Cavan, at Kilcavan, in the present county of Wexford, Ireland.

O'DONNELL : The descendants of Donal, an ancient Irish family, who trace their descent through Donal to Nicdhis Magnus, the ancestor of the O'Neills, known as Nial Nia-gallach, Nial of the nine hostages. The O'Donnells ruled the territory of Tirconnell, for thirteen generations. (See Donald.)

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