As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Cor. Br. and Gaelic. Local) From Dun, a hill, ley, green, and vy, a river or stream--the green hills by the river. Dunlamh or Dunlavy, in Gaelic, signifies the strong-handed. Dunalamhas, mh having the sound of v, is the hill or castle of warriors.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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