Conor Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Conor means lover of hounds, debated. Anglicised from Irish Conchobhar, possibly meaning lover of hounds or hound-desire

Conor is the standard anglicised form of Conchobhar, an old name often explained as desire of hounds, from cú, meaning hound, and a word relating to desire, though the root is debated. It was the name of Conchobar mac Nessa, king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle, and of several medieval kings, including the O'Brien chiefs of Thomond. It has become one of the most familiar Irish names around the world and is often spelled Connor. Conor offers a good balance of classic heritage and easy pronunciation, and it works well everywhere English is spoken.

Variants of Conor

ConchúrConnorConchobarConner

Well-known people named Conor

Conor McGregor.

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