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Konnie

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Konnie: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2011.

Konnie is most often a short form of the Scottish name Konrad, itself derived from the Old High German *Kuonrat*, meaning "bold counsel" or "brave advisor." It also occasionally appears as a feminine diminutive of Constance, from the Latin *constantia* meaning "steadfastness." The most famous bearer is Konnie Huq, the British television presenter best known as the longest-serving female host of the children's programme *Blue Peter* from 1997 to 2008. While no major places are directly named after a Konnie, the root *Konrad* shares its etymology with the German city of Konstanz, whose name also stems from the Latin *constantia*. In Scotland, Konnie remains a rare but cheerful choice, often chosen for its friendly, approachable sound and its connection to a beloved children's TV personality.