conall

Conall is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin, used in Ireland and Scotland. The name is derived from Old Irish Conall, and while its exact meaning is uncertain, it is commonly associated with strength and valor.

In traditional Irish literature, Conall appears in both myth and early history. Conall Cernach is a legendary hero of the Ulster Cycle, famed for prowess in battles and feuds. Conall Gulban, a historical figure of the 5th–6th centuries, is counted as the founder of the Cenél Conaill branch of the Northern Uí Néill, and he became king in the midlands of what is now Ulster. These figures helped popularize the name in medieval Ireland, and it later spread to Scotland as Gaelic influence extended there.

Variant spellings and related names include Connell, Connel, and Conall, among others. The surname form Connell is commonly derived from the given name. In modern times, Conall remains in use as a given name in Ireland and the Scottish Gaelic-speaking world, as well as among Irish and Scottish diaspora communities. It occasionally appears in contemporary fiction and media as a male given name, reflecting its enduring cultural association with Gaelic heritage.