Connery

At a Glance: Name: Connery – Meaning: Descendant of Conaire – Origin: Irish – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: KON-er-ee

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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

Phonetic: KON-er-ee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1981–2013.

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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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