Connor

The Gaelic ‘Conchobhar’ is commonly cited as the root of this name. In Scottish, the meaning of Connor stands for ‘wise, sagacious’. It also symbolizes ‘strong will, determination’. This lovely name means ‘a dog lover’ or ‘a lover of hounds’. In the Irish language, Connor means ‘high, strong desire’. This name has a repeated appearance in the Irish mythology for an early king of Ulster, Conchobhar (or Connor) MacNessa, who was born around the same time as Jesus Christ. Connor has also been among the top 10 popular Irish baby names in the year 2013. The name is sometimes spelt with a single ‘n’ even today in Ireland. Though an ancient name in the Irish lands, ‘Connor’ is comparatively a modern name in America. A popular use of the name was in the 1986 fantasy action movie, ‘Highlander’, where Christopher Lambert plays the main lead, Connor MacLeod. Famous celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman have named their son Connor. Other well-known Connors include Connor Murphy, and Connor Williams.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

lover of hounds

Origin

Irish

Numerology

C is for change, you are able to adapt.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

Lucky

Connor lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Connor

• Connor Trinneer American actor
• Connor Jacobus bassist of America band The Districts
• Connor Shaw American NFL football player
• Connor Paolo American actor
• Connor Thomas Barth American NFL football player

Connor in Pop Culture

• Connor Rhodes character in TV's "Chicago Med"
• Connor MacLeod main character in "The Highlander" movie series
• Connor son of the title character on TV's "Angel"
• Connor Kenway character in video game "Assassin's Creed III"
• Connor MacManus character in the Boondock Saints movie series