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Conner
I included this name on my 'hate' list. What do you think of it? Is it likable? Have you ever met a Conner, in real life? **Starfish and coffee, maple syrup and jam/Butterscotch clouds, a tangerine, and a side order of ham**
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I like it. I think it’s friendly and handsome. I have met a Connor, a little boy. He’s completely adorable, smart as a whip, and hilarious. As far as I remember I’ve never met any other Connors, but I would be happy to. It’s a nice name.
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It looks so discouraging! Conner = someone who cons, cheats, commits fraud ... what's to like? And why not Connor, as in O'Connor? I still wouldn't like it, I don't enjoy lnfns at all, but at least it would be accurate and honest!I've never seen either version used where I live, and long may it last.
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And in Shakespeare too - conning something meant learning it by heart, by Viola in 12th Night for instance. But in today's world people are far more likely to discuss conmen than expert memorisers.
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It's ok
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I like Conor and don’t mind Connor, but I hate Conner. It means “one who cons”. I don’t understand why anyone would choose this spelling when there are other options. Luckily I don’t think I’ve ever met a Conner who spelled it that way.
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Actually, the word "conner" does not mean that:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connerI took the trouble of looking it up before I made my own post. But I know what you mean. It seems like it should mean that, thus the name Conner makes you think of a conman. But to me the spelling makes no difference.
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I've met a few Conners. It's not bad, I just prefer Conor.
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This has been my number 1 for years and years. I think I've met one?? I just love it (prefer Connor)

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I went to school with several Conors / Connors. They were mostly Conors though and I don’t know why that spelling was so common. Anyway, I find it bland and preppy. I prefer the spelling Conner — I like that it looks exactly how it sounds, it’s more down-to-earth to me (I’m pretty biased based on my associations lol). I wouldn’t use it though...it’s not my type.
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I don't know what it is for me, but I think Connor looks preppy but Conor looks smart and friendly. I don't know of anyone else who sees Connor and Conor that differently.
(I think Conner looks sort of friendly but also like the spelling is trying too hard. And it does look like 'one who cons')
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Lol, I didn’t realize the “conning” connection before...maybe that’s why no one I knew spelled it that way!
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I think it's obnoxious. It makes me think of a conman, someone who cons other people, a conner, even though I know that the word "conner" does not mean that.
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Love the name but prefer the spelling Connor.
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I’ve met a lot of Connors but no Conners. I don’t dislike it but it feels very 90s. I always associate it with similar names like Kieran and Callum.
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Kieran, Callum, and Connor, the holy trinity of British boys born in the 90s. (I would also include Luke, but holy quadrants aren’t really a thing.)
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Callum never took off over here, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did soon. It's exactly what people here seem to be looking for.
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It’s steadily going up the charts, and I think some celebrity used it recently (Jenna Dewan?). Maybe it’ll be the next Liam.
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I’ve met quite a few Connors and Conors, and one deeply unpleasant Conner, whose parents I always assumed didn’t know how to spell the name so just went with what looked right to them, which is completely fine. It’s a nice enough name, but I’ve been a bit over-exposed I think. Reminds me of conkers (link because I’m not sure if non-Brits will be familiar: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conkers)
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I can't think of anyone in particular, but I know I've met Connors, spelled that way. I don't particularly like it, but I don't think it's awful or offensive.
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It's just 'meh' to me..I knew a lot of Connors and Conor and Conner guys growing up. It was a popular name here (UK) for boys. It is friendly enough and I don't hate it.
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