Meaning: Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conn: chief + cobhar: desire/hound)High
In 30 seconds: A K-spelling variant of Connor, the Irish name meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'strong-willed,' from Gaelic Conchobhar. One of Ireland's most popular names, given the bold Konner spelling for visual distinction.
Konner is a K-spelling of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conn: chief, desire + cobhar: hound). The legendary King Conor of Ulster made this name central to Irish mythology. As a given name Connor has been one of the most popular Irish names in the English-speaking world.
Konner ranked #2425 for boys in 2024 as a K-spelling variant of Connor/Conner.
Did you know? Conchobar mac Nessa (Conor) was the legendary High King of Ulster in Irish mythology β the king whose court included the warrior Cuchulainn and whose jealousy over Deirdre of the Sorrows inspired one of Ireland's greatest tragic tales.
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Behind the Name β Connor β Irish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration β popularity data
Variations
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Nicknames
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Connorβ the standard spelling of the same Irish name
