Con

Con Meaning & Origin

About Con
The name "Con" is a shortened form of the name "Conrad" or "Connor" and has multiple origins and meanings. In Irish, it is derived from the Gaelic name "Conchobhar" meaning "lover of hounds" or "wolf lover." In Germanic languages, "Con" is a diminutive form of "Conrad" which means "brave counsel" or "bold advisor." Overall, the name "Con" typically conveys qualities such as bravery, wisdom, and a connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Con are male.

Con Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N
🌐 IPA
/kɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Con in Braille

Here's how to represent Con in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Con in braille

How to Spell the Name Con in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Con using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Con in sign language

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