Daly

Daly is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of Gaelic names such as Ó Dálaigh, and it has become common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora worldwide. The spelling is variable, with related forms such as Daley and Daly appearing in different regions and records. Through centuries, bearers of the name have been recorded in Ireland, Britain, North America and Australasia.

Notable people with the surname include Tyne Daly (born 1946), an American actress best known for her work on television and stage; Tim Daly (born 1966), an American actor; and Maureen Daly (1921–2004), an American author renowned for Seventeenth Summer.

Geographically, Daly appears in several place names. Daly City, California, is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Daly River is a river and locality in the Northern Territory of Australia, known for its tropical environment and diverse wildlife.

In addition to its use as a surname, Daly appears in various geographic and organizational names, reflecting its long-standing presence in English-language toponymy and onomastics.