Conor

The name Conor is an anglicized variant of the Irish name Conchobhar (Old Irish Conchobar) and means something like 'the dog lover,' 'the dog friend,' 'the wolf lover,' or, more freely interpreted, 'the one with strong will.'

What does the name Conor mean?

Conor is an anglicized form of the Irish name Conchobhar (Old Irish Conchobar). The meaning of the name includes 'the dog lover,' 'the dog friend,' 'the wolf lover,' or more freely, 'the one with strong will.' The origin of Conor can be found in the Old Irish words con, meaning 'the dog' or 'the wolf,' and chobhar, which stands for 'the help.' A common variant of the name is Connor/Conner. One of the most well-known figures in Irish mythology is Conchobhar mac Nessa, a king and folk hero.

Where does the name Conor come from?

The name Conor has Old Irish roots and means 'the dog lover.'

How do you pronounce Conor?

The pronunciation of Conor is soft and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Ko-nor' [ˈkɔnɐ] or in English [ˈkɒnər]. The first syllable begins with a dark vowel that conveys stability, while the second syllable sounds calm and harmonious. The final 'r' provides a gentle resonance. Overall, Conor feels modern and down-to-earth - clear, self-assured, and present.

When is the name day of Conor?

The name day for Conor is celebrated on September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Conor enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,751st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2022 at position 885. Over the last ten years, Conor has been chosen as a first name about 280 times, placing it 1,272nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 1,482nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Conni

Famous people

• Charles Conor O'malley (Irish writer)
• Conor Allen (American ice hockey player)
• Conor Carragh O Curnin (Irish poet)
• Conor Chaplin (football player from Great Britain)
• Conor Clapton (son of musician Eric Clapton)
• Conor Coady (English footballer)
• Conor Doherty (footballer from Ireland)
• Conor Gough (English footballer)
• Conor Henderson (British football player)
• Conor Knighton (actor from the USA)
• Conor Kostick (English writer)
• Conor MacNeill (British actor)
• Conor Maynard (British pop singer)
• Conor McAleny (footballer from England)
• Conor Mcanally (Irish film director)
• Conor McCormack (Irish football player)
• Conor McGrandles (English football player)
• Conor McGregor (MMA fighter)
• Conor Michael McAleny (footballer from England)
• Conor Mortimer (Irish football player)