Conaire

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Conaire is an Irish language unisex name used mostly as a male given name. It gave rise to the original form of the anglicized surname Connery.

It is borne by two legendary High Kings of Ireland:

There was also a female Irish saint named Conaire (however she is more commonly known as Cannera or Connera)

Other name holders include:

  • Pádraic Ó Conaire (1882–1928), Irish writer and journalist
  • Achadh Conaire, the Irish name of the village of Achonry, County Sligo

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