Conny
Meaning of Conny
Conny is a unisex name with English and German pronunciations. In English, it is pronounced as KAH-nee (/ˈkɑːni/), while in German, it is pronounced as KOH-nee (/ˈkoːni/). The name Conny has variations, with Connie being the most common one.
When looking at data for newborns in the United States of America, Conny was given to 5 babies in 2016 and ranked 16,199th in popularity. It's interesting to note that Conny had its peak popularity in the mid-20th century, with a rank of 2,763 in 1944. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated but remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents today.
The origin of the name Conny is uncertain; it could have several possible origins. Some sources suggest that it may be a variant of the more popular name Connie, which is short for names such as Constance or Conrad. Other sources propose that it may have originated from Scandinavian languages as a diminutive form of names like Cornelius or Conrad.
Regardless of its origin, Conny carries an air of simplicity and uniqueness. Its unisex nature allows parents to choose it for both boys and girls alike. With its distinctive sound and rare usage today, Conny can make an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name that stands out from the crowd.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAH-nee (/ˈkɑːni/)
German
- Pronunced as KOH-nee (/ˈkoːni/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Conny
| Conny Plank - Konrad "Conny" Plank was a pioneering German record producer and musician known for his influential work in Germany's krautrock and kosmische music scene, as well as his collaborations with various iconic bands and artists. |
| Conny Clara Aerts is a Belgian professor in astrophysics known for her work in asteroseismology and as the recipient of prestigious awards in the field. |
| Conny Vandenbos, born Jacoba Adriana Hollestelle, was a well-known Dutch singer who achieved success in the 1960s and 1970s, and represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1965. |
| Conny Van Dyke, also known as Connie Van Dyke, was an American singer and actress. |
| Conny Stuart, born Cornelia van Meijgaard, was a renowned Dutch actress, singer, and cabaretière. |
| Conny Pohlers is a retired German professional footballer known for her career as a forward in the Women's Bundesliga and the Germany national team. |
| Conny Johansson is a Swedish former football player and current goalkeeper coach for Halmstads BK. |
| Conny Karlsson is a former Finnish shot putter with a personal best of 20.78 meters, achieved at the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada. |
| Conny Andersson - Conrad "Conny" Andersson is a Swedish former racing driver who competed in Formula One for the Surtees and BRM teams in 1976 and 1977. |
| Conny Edholm is a Swedish sprint canoer who won a gold medal in the K-2 10000 m event at the 1985 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Mechelen. |
| Conny Klack, a Swedish footballer born in 1940, was a strong full-back known for his time with Sandvikens IF and GIF Sundsvall, helping the latter team reach the Swedish premier division in 1965 before playing for IFK Sundsvall. |
| Conny Andersson is a Swedish former footballer. |
| Conny Rosén is a Swedish former footballer known for his time as a goalkeeper with Helsingborgs IF in the Allsvenskan. |
| Conny Persson is a Swedish former sport shooter who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
