McNally (surname)

McNally is an Irish surname originating in County Tyrone, in the province of Ulster. It is the Anglicized form of Mac Conallaidh 'son of Cú Allaidh', a Gaelic name of the Cenél nEógain clan meaning the 'wild hound', i.e. 'wolf'.

Prevalent in Ulster counties Antrim, Armagh and Monaghan, this McNally family is a branch of the “Northern Ó Néill” group of Ulster clans. They are separate from the Mayo name Mac an Fhailghigh.

Notable McNallys

 * Andrew McNally (1836–1904), American co-founder of Rand-McNally
 * Art McNally (1926–2022), American sports executive
 * Charles McNally (1787–1864), Irish bishop of Clogher
 * Dave McNally (1942–2002), American baseball player
 * Grant McNally (born 1962), Canadian politician
 * Joanne McNally (born 1983), Irish comedian and actress
 * James McNally (1836–1921), Irish Fenian
 * John McNally (born 1951), Scottish politician
 * John McNally (1932–2022), Irish boxer
 * Johnny 'Blood' McNally (1903-1985), American football player and coach
 * Keith McNally (born 1951), British restaurateur
 * Kevin McNally (born 1956), English actor
 * Lauren McNally, American politician
 * Leonard McNally (1752–1820), Irish barrister, poet, founding member of the United Irishmen, and spy
 * Luke McNally (born 1999), Irish footballer
 * Mark McNally (born 1971), Scottish footballer, Celtic FC
 * Mark McNally (born 1981), Australian racing driver
 * Paddy McNally (born 1937), British businessman
 * Randy McNally (born 1944), Tennessee politician
 * Shane McNally (1954–2023), Australian rugby player
 * Shannon McNally (born 1973), American singer-songwriter
 * Stephen McNally (1911–1994), American actor
 * Terrence McNally (1938–2020), American playwright
 * Tom McNally, Baron McNally (born 1943), British politician
 * William McNally VC (1894–1976), British soldier and Victoria Cross recipient