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Connor

A male given name from Irish.

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Connor at a glance

Origin
Irish
Root meaning
“lover of hounds”
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈkɒnə/, /ˈkɑnəɹ/

Etymology

The first name is from Irish Conchúr, Conchobhar, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”). The surname is from Irish Ó Conchúir (“descendant of Conchúr”).

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What does the name Connor mean?

A male given name from Irish. Its root means "lover of hounds".

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