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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Descendant of Conaire
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- KON-er-ee
Connery is an Irish name that means "descendant of Conaire." It's pronounced KON-er-ee (/ˈkɒnəri/), with the stress on the first syllable and an easy, three-beat rhythm. If you're drawn to names with a clear family-lineage meaning behind them, this one carries exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Connery
Meaning: Descendant of Conaire.
Origin: Irish.
How to Pronounce Connery
KON-er-eeIPA /ˈkɒnəri/
Popularity of Connery
Connery has stayed rare in the U.S. Social Security data, which runs from 1981 to 2013. It peaked at #4927 in 1998 with 13 babies, and by 2013 it had slipped to #12503 with just 5 babies, so a child named Connery is unlikely to share the name with anyone in their class.
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These names have followed a similar path to Connery in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Connery mean?
Descendant of Conaire.
How do you pronounce Connery?
Connery is pronounced KON-er-ee (IPA: /ˈkɒnəri/).
Is Connery a popular name right now?
Connery peaked at #4927 in 1998 and is ranked #12503 as of 2013. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1981–2013.)
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