Conn

Irish

"hero"

Conn Origin and Meaning

The name Conn is a boy's name.

Conn is a masculine name with ancient Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic word 'conn' meaning 'wisdom' or 'chief.' In Irish mythology and history, Conn of the Hundred Battles was a legendary High King of Ireland. The name's brevity gives it a strong, direct quality while its history provides substantial cultural depth. Though uncommon in modern usage outside of Ireland, Conn has maintained a presence in Irish families and among those with Irish heritage. The name's simplicity makes it easy to pronounce and remember, while its historical significance gives it gravitas. Conn offers an authentic connection to Irish heritage in a concise, powerful form that contrasts with longer Celtic names.

Famous People Named Conn

• Conn Cétchathach (Conn of the Hundred Battles) legendary High King of Ireland
• Conn O'Neill 1st Earl of Tyrone, King of Tír Eógain, Ireland
• Constantine Falkland Cary "Conn" Smythe Canadian ice hockey team owner
• Francis Constantine "Conn" Ward Irish politician
• Conn Iggulden British children's author
• (Hugh) Conn McCall Irish cricketer
• Conn Francis Findlay American rower and sailor

The name Conn in Pop Culture

• Conn. Abbreviation for Connecticut, USA
• Conn main character in Dion Boucicault's "The Shaughraun" (1874)
• Conn one of King Lir and Eve's three sons in the myth The Children of Lir