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First name Scully - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Irish
Nameday
Meaning
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*.
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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