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Name Origin

Conn is an Irish given name meaning 'chief' or 'leader'. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'conn', which shares roots with words like 'cunn' (hound) and 'connibh' (wolf pack). This suggests a connection to strength, guidance, and perhaps even nobility.

irishgaelicchieftainleaderstrengthguidance

Famous People

Conn Iggulden (1971-)

Author

  • Bestselling author of historical fiction novels
  • Known for his series on Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan

Conn Smythe (1895-1980)

Ice Hockey Executive

  • Founded the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL team
  • Won the Stanley Cup as a general manager 4 times

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Eoin

Both Conn and Eoin are of Irish origin, sharing a Celtic heritage and strong masculine feel.

Maeve

Conn and Maeve offer a classic pairing of traditional Irish names, with a balance of strength and grace.

Rian

Both Conn and Rian are short, impactful names with a modern yet timeless quality.