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.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Connor is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “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.”.
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.
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.
The patron saint & feast day behind Connor
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Connor lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Connor's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Connor's saint & feast day →What does Connor's numerology say?
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.
Connor's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Connor's full reading →
Does Connor go with your family's names?
Connor breaks into 5 sounds: /K-AA-N-EH-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Connor sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Connor beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Connor — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Connor
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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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 tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Connor a Christian name?
Yes. Connor is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Connor mean in English?
Connor originates from English, where it 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.."
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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