Connor

English

Alternative forms

(first name): Conor, Conner
(surname): O'Connor

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Connor

A surname.
A male given name.

Usage notes

The given name is usually spelled Connor in the US and Conor in Britain.

Translations

male given name

Irish: Conchúr, Conchobhar

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