Connie Unisex English German Irish Latin Constancy; steadfastness. A diminutive of Constance, sometimes used as an independent name. Brave adviser. Strong willed or wise. Also a diminutive of Conlan: Hero. Firm of purpose. Constancy, from the Latin Constantia.
Connor Boy Irish Strong willed or wise 'Hound-lover.' Also from the Irish 'Coachuhhar', meaning high desire.