Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Conner

The name Conner is most likely a variant spelling of the Irish name Connor. There are two possible origins for the name – one is Irish Gaelic and one is Anglo-Saxon. The Irish name Connor is derived from the old Gaelic name “Conchobhar” meaning ‘lover of hounds’ or from “conáire” meaning ‘hound-nobleman’. Conchobhar Mac Nessa was a legendary king of Ulster in Irish mythology. Alternately, Conner could also be the transferred use of an Anglo-Saxon surname originating as an occupational name for an inspector of weights and measures. In Middle English, the word “cunnere” means ‘inspector’ a derivative of “cun(nen)” meaning ‘to examine’. The name Connor is popular in the United States, England and Scotland, but in Ireland they opt for the more traditional Irish spelling Conor (with one “n”). Conner is not as popular in English-speaking countries as Connor.

All About the Baby Name – Conner

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME CONNER

Romance is the hallmark of the Six personality. They exude nurturing, loving, and caring energy. Sixes are in love with the idea of love in its idealized form - and with their magnetic personalities, they easily draw people toward them. Like the number Two personality, they seek balance and harmony in their life and the world at large. They are conscientious and service-oriented, and a champion for the underdog. These personalities naturally attract money and are usually surrounded by lovely material objects - but their human relationships are always primary. They thrive in giving back to others rather than being motivated by their own desires. This is when they achieve great things. Sixes are natural teachers, ministers and counselors.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME CONNER

The name Conner first entered the U.S. popularity charts in 1987, six years after Connor. It’s clear that the popularity of Conner was influenced by Connor. The name Conner made some significant jumps up the popularity charts between 1987 and 1993 (the name advanced over 550 positions on the charts in six years alone). By the mid-1990s, the name continues its upward movement on the list of most-favored boys’ names in America; however, the growth in usage has slowed considerably. The peak of Conner’s success came in 2005 when it reached position #128 on the charts. They particularly like the name Conner in Oklahoma and Kentucky where it’s a Top 80 choice. The name Conner feels more like a surname and Connor/Conor come across as more traditional Irish forenames. It really just comes down to the preference of the parents, but if you’re attracted to the Gaelic meaning of the name (i.e., lover of hounds) you should definitely consider getting your little boy a puppy one day!

Quick Facts

ON CONNER

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Celtic

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

221

PRONUNCIATION:

KON-ner

SIMPLE MEANING:

Lover of hounds

Characteristics

OF CONNER

Humanitarian

Community-minded

Family-oriented

Loving

Affectionate

Compassionate

Sensitive

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