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

1. A surname from Irish
2. A male given name transferred from the surname.

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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