Conor - Names
Meaning of the name Conor
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
“dog/wolf lover” (in Gaelic)
Etymology:
This name was derived from the Irish given name Conchobhar, which had been very popular among Irish kings and legendary characters (e.g. Conchobar mac Nessa, Conchobar Abradruad, Conchobar ‘Buidhe’ Mág Tighearnán). St. Conor O'Devany’s feast day is celebrated on 20th June.
Variants in different languages:
There are no variants of this name in other languages.
Fun facts:
Connor Kenway is the protagonist in “Assassin’s Creed 3”, a popular video game.
Name days:
UK
19th September: Conor
USA
26th January: Conor
Famous people:
Conor Henderson (born 1991), English/Irish footballer
Conor Maynard (born 1992), English singer
Conor Gill (born 1980), lacrosse player
Conor Lenihan (born 1963), Irish politician
Conor MacNeill (born 1988), Irish actor
Conor McBride (born 1973), computer scientist
Conor Murphy (born 1963), Irish politician
Conor McPherson (born 1971), Irish playwright
Conor Sheary (born 1992), American hockey player
Additional information:
In astrology the name’s alternate stones are agate, black onyx, sapphire, and its lucky days are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. According to numerology a person who bears this name is diplomatic, synergistic, nice, well-balanced.
Popularity of the name:
England: 303rd in 2014
Ireland: 4th in 2014
USA: 477th in 2015