Conlaith as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Conlaith

What is the meaning of the name Conlaith ?

The baby name Conlaith is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KON-luh (approx.; IPA: /ˈkɒn.lə/ or /ˈkʌn.lə/).

Conlaith is Irish in Origin.

Conlaith is an Irish given name from Old Irish Conláed/Conláeth, formed from con “hound, wolf; warrior” and a second element probably related to láed/laoi “lay, hymn; art,” though some connect it with láech “hero.” The exact sense is debated, but it is commonly interpreted along the lines of “hound/warrior of the arts” or “heroic hound,” reflecting the high-status “hound” metaphor in early Irish names.

Attested in the 6th century with Saint Conláed (anglicized Conleth), first bishop of Kildare and a renowned metalworker associated with St Brigid, the name persisted in medieval records and was revived in modern Ireland. Variant forms include Conleth (standard English), Conlaeth, Conláed, Conláeth, and Conlaith; the accent mark (fada) appears in Irish spellings. Usage today is rare but recognizable in Ireland, especially due to schools and churches honoring the saint.

⚙ Conlaith does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.