Origin:
Celtic
Irish
Scottish
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:High, elevated; wise; hound. Introduced into Britain after the Norman Conquest. Famous bearers: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the detective Sherlock Holmes; a number of counts and dukes of Brittany bore the name Conan.
Soul Urge:People with the name Conan have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
Expression:People with the name Conan tend to be quiet, cooperative, considerate, sympathetic to others, adaptable, balanced and sometimes shy. They are trustworthy, respecting the confidences of others, and make excellent diplomats, mediators and partners. They are often very intuitive. They like detail and order, and often find change worrisome. They may sometimes feel insecure or restless.