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Connor

KON-er

Popularity

#5463

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

234,024

Peak Year

#10,116 in 2004

First Recorded

1913

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Connor is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name 'Conchobhar', meaning 'lover of wolves' or 'strong willed'.

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ConConnyConn

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Connor McDavid

    Canadian professional ice hockey player.

  • Connor Paolo

    American actor known for TV roles.

Nicknames

ConConnyConn

Spelling Variations

ConnerConor

Similar Names

DeclanAidanLiamOwen

Personality Traits

strongdeterminedintelligentindependent

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