What Does The Name Connell Mean?

Connell is both a name and a surname. It is of Celtic origins and it literally means 'strong in battle'. Although Connell is a masculine first name it is very rare. However the surname Connell is fairly common.

There is also a place in the American capital Washington called Connell.

There are many famous personalities with the name Connell. Charles Connell was a reputed Canadian politician, Desmond Connell who is the Primate of Ireland and the Cardinal Archbishop of Dublin. Charles R. Connell was an American Congressman from the state of Pennsylvania. Lorie Connell was an Australian horse racing enthusiast and entrepreneur. Richard Connell is an American author. William Connell is an American Congressman from the state of Pennsylvania. Raewyn Connell is an Australian sociologist.

My son's name is Connel also.  I love it.  Emphasis on the first syllable.