Scully

Meaning & origin

Scully is a female given name with Irish roots. It comes from the Old Gaelic surname Ó Scolaíde, derived from *scolaíde*, meaning “town announcer,” or *scolaire*, meaning “scholar” or “student.” The name is also associated with notable figures such as American sportscaster Vin Scully and Dana Scully, a central character in the television and film series *The X-Files*.

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Famous people with the first name Scully

• Vin Scully Person
• James Scully (actor) Person
• Mike Scully American screenwriter and television producer
• Tom Scully New Zealand track and road racing cyclist

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