Connor
/K-AA-N-EH-R/
Lover of hounds, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, joining a word for hound or wolf to a root suggesting desire or aid. Borne by a legendary king of Ulster, it became a widespread Irish name and surname, later a favourite across the wider English-speaking world.
See Connor scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Connor is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lover of hounds, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, joining a word for hound or wolf to a root suggesting desire or aid. Borne by a legendary king of Ulster, it became a widespread Irish name and surname, later a favourite across the wider English-speaking world." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Connor is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among British, American, European families, Connor carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Connor
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Connor resonates in either tradition.
How Connor sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Connor breaks down into 5 phonemes: /K-AA-N-EH-R/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Connor — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Connor
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Names similar to Connor
If Connor resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Love cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Connor
Common questions about Connor
What does the name Connor mean?
Connor means "Lover of hounds, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, joining a word for hound or wolf to a root suggesting desire or aid. Borne by a legendary king of Ulster, it became a widespread Irish name and surname, later a favourite across the wider English-speaking world.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Connor a boy or girl name?
Connor is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Connor?
Connor is of English origin, used in Christian, Atheist traditions, commonly among British, American, European families.
What are common nicknames for Connor?
Common short forms of Connor include Coni, Conn.
What is the numerology of Connor?
Connor has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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