Fennelly
Fennelly is a surname of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Fionnghail, meaning "descendant of Fionnghal". The personal name Fionnghal itself is composed of two elements: "fionn," meaning "fair" or "white," and "ghal," meaning "stranger" or "valor." Therefore, Fionnghal can be interpreted as "fair stranger" or "valiant stranger."
The Fennelly surname is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the provinces of Munster and Leinster.
Variations in spelling can occur due to anglicization and the transcription of Gaelic names into English. Common