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Conlin

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Conlin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2008.

Conlin is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Coinghealláin, meaning "descendant of Coingheallán," where Coingheallán likely meant "little hound" or "little wolf." While not widely known as a first name, it has been used occasionally in Scotland and Ireland. The name shares a linguistic root with the more common Conlan and Conall, both popular in Irish mythology. Conlin has no widely famous bearers, but it appears in historical records as a clan name in County Mayo. It has no direct place-name connections, though the element "con-" (hound) is common in Irish topography. A notable variant is Conlon, which is more frequently encountered as a surname and gives the name a slightly different phonetic feel.