Reilly
[ˈraɪli]Meaning
from an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Raghailligh, from the given name Raghailleach
Background Story
Reilly comes from an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Raghailligh, which is derived from the given name Raghailleach. The meaning of Raghailleach is unknown. The Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh means "descendants of Raghallach".
Temperament
Variations
Riley, Reilly
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