Conaire is an Irish language unisex name used mostly as a male given name. It gave rise to the original form of the anglicized surname Connery.
It is borne by two legendary High Kings of Ireland: Conaire Mór (the great) Conaire Cóem (the beautiful)
There was also a female Irish saint named Conaire (however she is more commonly known as Cannera or Connera)
Other name holders include: Pádraic Ó Conaire (1882–1928), Irish writer and journalist Achadh Conaire, the Irish name of the village of Achonry, County Sligo
See also List of Irish-language given names Conair (disambiguation)