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Conner

Pronunciation: KAH-ner (key)

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Origin of the name Connor:

Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, a compound name composed of the ele-ments conn (wisdom, counsel, strength) or con (hound, dog) and cobhair (aid). “High, will, desire” and “hound lover” are other definitions attributed to the name. Var: Conner.

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Conner is my mother's maiden name, it's also used in my family as a first name for boys and a middle name for girls (me, Caroline Conner).

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From Irish surname O'Connor. Became more popular as first name. See also 'Connor.'

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Conner McKnight is a main character in the television series Power Rangers: Dino Thunder
Conner Kent, secret identity of Superboy

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