Conchobhar
alternative form
The Irish equivalent of the male given name Connor is Conchobhar. Wiktionary also lists Conchúr.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Conchobhar | alternative form | |
| Conchúr | /kɾˠoˈxuːɾˠ/ ~ /kɾˠəˈxuːɾˠ/ (Munster) /kɾˠoˈhuːɾˠ/ (Munster) |
Conchobhar is a male given name used in the Irish language.
Which one should you use?
Conchobhar is an alternative spelling of Conchúr.
Did you know?
- The name Conchobhar is built from two ancient words: cú, meaning 'hound', and cobar, meaning 'desiring'.
- The name is closely linked to the historical figure 'Conchobar mac Nessa', a famous king in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.
- The name Conchobhar contains the letter bh, which in this context is silent or sounds like a 'v', showing how Irish spelling differs wildly from its pronunciation.
Examples in context
- Dia duit! Is mise Conchúr. Cad is ainm duit?Hello! I am Connor. What is your name?
- An bhfuil Conchobhar sa seomra seo?Is Conchobhar in this room?
Example conversation
Conor and Niamh are introducing themselves at a party.
- ConorDia duit, is mise Conchobhar.Hello, I am Conchobhar.
- NiamhDia duit, a Conchobhar. Is mise Niamh.Hello, Conchobhar. I am Niamh.
- ConorAn bhfuil tú nua anseo, a Niamh?Are you new here, Niamh?
- NiamhTá, is é mo chéad lá ionse.Yes, it is my first day here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “connor” translations and entries Conchobhar, Conchúr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Conchúr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
