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Name Origin

Conrad is a Germanic name meaning 'bold counsel' or 'wise counsellor'. It originates from the Old High German elements 'kuon' (bold) and 'rad' (advice).

germanicboldwisecounselloradvicemasculine

Famous People

Conrad Gesner (1516-1565)

Naturalist and scholar

  • Published the 'Historia animalium'
  • Considered a pioneer of zoology and natural history

Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825-1898)

Swiss poet and novelist

  • Known for his lyrical poetry and historical novels
  • Wrote works like 'Der letzte Huber'
  • Considered one of the most important figures in Swiss literature

Conrad Hilton (1887-1971)

Hotelier

  • Founded the Hilton Hotels chain
  • Pioneer in the hotel industry

Conrad Black (1944-)

Media baron and author

  • Former CEO of Hollinger Inc., a media conglomerate
  • Author of several books on history and politics

Conrad Murray (1953-)

Physician

  • Known for being Michael Jackson's personal physician at the time of his death in 2009

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