Daly

The spelling and overall form of Irish names often vary considerably. The original Gaelic form of the name Daly is O Dalaigh, from the word "dalach," which comes from "dail," which means "assembly." The surname Daly was first found in the barony of Magheradernon, in County Westmeath and traditionally claim descent from Eanna Ceannselach (Ian Kinsella), King of Leinster.