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Conlon (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name related to "hero" or "chieftain.". Example: “Conlon played fiddle at every family gathering.”

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An Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name related to "hero" or "chieftain."
"Conlon played fiddle at every family gathering."
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Etymology

From Irish Ó Connalláin, which could be from con (“hound”) + leon (“lion”), though the second element could instead be from gal (“valor”), similar to O'Connell.

Origin: Irish

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What does “Conlon” mean?
The word “Conlon” means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name related to "hero" or "chieftain.".
How do you use “Conlon” in a sentence?
Here is “Conlon” used in a sentence: “Conlon played fiddle at every family gathering.”
What part of speech is “Conlon”?
“Conlon” is a name.
What is the meaning of Conlon?
"Conlon" (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name related to "hero" or "chieftain.".
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