Conner

The first name Conner is a modern variant of the English name Connor, which in turn is an anglicized form of the Irish name Conchobhar and its Gaelic original form Conchúr. Translated into German, the name can presumably be interpreted as "the dog friend," "the dog lover," "the lover of wolves," or in a free interpretation as "the one with a strong will."

What does the name Conner mean?

Conner is a modern, English, and Germanized variant of Connor, which is considered anglicized. The name derives from the Irish name Conchobhar and its Gaelic form Conchúr. A literal translation could be "the dog friend," "the dog lover," or "the one who loves big dogs." The Celtic interpretation suggests that it was originally a name for dog breeders, as hunting dogs were highly valued in Celtic culture. The roots of the name lie in the Old Irish terms con for "dog" or "wolf" and chobhar for "help." Alternative forms include Conchobar (Old Irish) and Conor. A famous figure from Irish mythology is Conchobhar mac Nessa, a king and folk hero.

Where does the name Conner come from?

The name Conner originates from Old Irish and means "the dog friend." The etymology consists of the Old Irish words con, meaning "dog" or "wolf," and chobhar, meaning "help." It is widespread in both German and English and Irish.

How do you pronounce Conner?

The pronunciation of the name Conner is clear and two-syllable. It is typically pronounced as "Con-ner" [ˈkɔnɐ], with the name starting with a deep O sound that conveys a sense of strength. The doubling of the n emphasizes the middle of the name, while the ending "-er" gently fades away. Conner radiates modernity and self-confidence – a name with a clear structure and a strong presence.

When is the name day of Conner?

The name day for Conner is celebrated on September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Conner is among the most popular male first names. Currently, it ranks 891st among the most common baby names. Its best placement was in 2009, at 258th. In the last ten years, Conner has been given about 970 times, placing it at 545th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 484th. Internationally, Conner has varying placements in name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Con / Con Con / Condor / Connair / Connchen / Conni / Connie / Connor / Conny

Similar first names

Famous people

• Conner Bleackley (ice hockey player from Canada)
• Conner Cecil (musician)
• Conner Gorry (author)
• Conner Mcglinchey (English footballer)
• Conner Mcleod (the "Highlander")
• Conner Mertens (American football player)
• Conner Rayburn (actor)
• Conner Reeves (singer)
• Conner Vernon (football player from America)
• Conner Wickham (football player from Great Britain)
• Connor McDavid (ice hockey player)
• Michael Conner Humphreys (actor from America)