O'Donnell
Common Gaelic name
O'Donnell is an Irish surname, from a Gaelic name meaning "descendant of Domhnall" (world-mighty).
It ranks among the most common Irish family names, found throughout Ireland and wherever Irish diaspora settled.
The O'Donnells have lived in this county for generations.
Celtic linguistic tradition
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- DonegalCounty in northwest Ireland
- UlsterIrish northern province
- DublinIrish capital city
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chieftain
Leader of a tribe
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