Conan means "little wolf" or "little hound" from Gaelic cú "wolf, hound" combined with a diminutive suffix. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was the author who wrote the Sherlock Holmes mystery stories.
Saintly namesake: Saint Conan was a 7th-century missionary and bishop in the British Isles. He is remembered for his leadership and dedication to spreading Christianity. (January 13 · 7th century)
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