Conleth
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Conleth
Conleth is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish elements "con" (hound) and "leth" (half or side), literally meaning "hound of the side" or "half-hound." The name is primarily used in Irish and Celtic contexts, most notably borne by Saint Conleth of Kildare, an early Irish saint and bishop associated with metalworking and the early Christian church in 5th-6th century Ireland.
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Etymology
Conleth is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish elements "con" (hound) and "leth" (half or side), literally meaning "hound of the side" or "half-hound." The name is primarily used in Irish and Celtic contexts, most notably borne by Saint Conleth of Kildare, an early Irish saint and bishop associated with metalworking and the early Christian church in 5th-6th century Ireland.
Conleth currently ranks #395 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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