MacDonnell (surname)


MacDonnell, Macdonnell, or McDonnell is a surname of Irish and Scottish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic patronymic Mac Dhòmhnaill, meaning "son of Dòmhnall". The Gaelic personal name Dòmhnall is a Gaelicised form of the name Donald, which is composed of the elements domno, meaning "world", and val, meaning "might" or "rule". The name is considered a variation of MacDonald.
MacDonnells are found in both Scottish and Irish nobility, where they have held an important role in the history of both countries.

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  • Lady Flora McDonnell, artist, illustrator, and author of children's books; daughter of Alexander McDonnell

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