Conan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Hound or Wolf, Wise Warrior
Popularity
In the United States, the name Conan is not very popular, ranking 3,209th in popularity in 2020 according to the Social Security Administration. However, it is more popular in other countries, especially Ireland and Scotland.

cartoon of the name Conan
Cartoon of Conan

Conan Name meanings & History

Hound or Wolf, Wise Warrior. Means "little wolf" or "little hound" from Irish cú "wolf, hound" combined with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of several early saints, including a 7th-century bishop of the Isle of Man. It appears in Irish legend as a companion Fionn mac Cumhaill. A famous bearer of it as a middle name was Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes mystery stories. It is also the name of the hero of the Conan the Barbarian series of books, comics and movies, debuting 1932. Conan is traditionally a male name, but it can be used for female children as well. It is a strong and unique name that is perfect for parents looking for something different.

Zodiac Sign of Conan: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Conan:

C: Copycat,Curious,Candid,Choice,Clever,Chatty,Cute

O: Organized,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate

N: Nutrition,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nagging,Neat,Nervous,Nice

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Action

Conan is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Conan include Conan O'Brien, an American comedian and TV host; Conan Gray, an American singer-songwriter; and Conan Stevens, an Australian actor and former professional wrestler.

2.) Conan (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) worthy of praise

Other Forms: Conen, Connie, Conny, Conon


3.) CONAN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Of debated derivation and meaning, some believe Conan to be a diminutive form of cu (hound, dog): hence, “small hound.” Others suggest that it is derived from conn (wisdom, counsel, strength). Conan is the Anglicized spelling. Var: Conant. (KO-NAHN)


4.) Conan (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish) praised; exalted. (Scottish) wise.

Other Forms: Conant, Conary, Connen, Connon, Conon, Konan


5.) Conan (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Little wolf; little hound


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