Connor
[ˈkɒnər]Meaning
from Old Irish Conchobar, 'lover of hounds'
Background Story
Connor is a variant of Conor, based on the usual spelling of the surname derived from the name, and is the most common spelling in the English-speaking world apart from Ireland. The first name comes from Irish Conchúr, Conchobhar, from Old Irish Conchobar, meaning 'lover of hounds'; the surname is from Irish Ó Conchúir, 'descendant of Conchúr'. The name is used in Irish mythology and Old Irish.
Variations
Conor, Konnor
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