Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑn.ɹɔɪ/(American English) /ˈkɒn.ɹɔɪ/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Anglicized form of Irish Ó Conaire, which means "descendant of Conaire". Conaire is a nickname meaning "hound keeper". Related NamesDetails VariantsConnery, Ó Conaire Categories animals, canines