| Meaning | hero |
| Origin | Gaelic, Irish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Conley |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Con-ley |
About Conley
Surname-to-first-name transitions have created fresh possibilities, and this choice exemplifies the trend with understated confidence. The Irish background provides historical depth, while its current usage as a given name feels decidedly modern and somewhat unexpected for girls. This gender-neutral option appeals to parents moving away from traditionally feminine choices toward something more distinctive and versatile. The two-syllable structure creates balance without complexity, and the strong consonant sounds give it grounded, sturdy quality. It stands apart from more common surname-name choices while remaining accessible and easy to live with. Families appreciating heritage-inspired names with contemporary application and cross-gender potential find this an excellent choice that defies expectations while maintaining practicality.
Nicknames for Conley
| Con |
| Lee |
| Connie |
| Leah |
| Coco |
Famous People Named Conley
| Conley Baker | American professional golfer |
| Conley Fitchett | American Olympic swimmer |
| Conley T. Snidow | American painter and illustrator |
| Conley E. Dillon | American chemist and educator |
| Conley E. Saltzgaber | American politician and attorney |
| Conley Abrams | American actress |
| Conley Scott | American singer-songwriter |
| Conley M. Ingram | American journalist and writer |
| Conley P. Van der Beek | Dutch-American artist |
| Conley R. Edwards | British historian and author |
| Conley L. Duncan | Canadian biochemist |
| Conley M. Peterson | Australian poet |
| Conley N. Thompson | Jamaican academic and researcher |
| Conley O. Mitchell | South African economist |
| Conley A. Fleming | New Zealand botanist |
| Conley B. White | Scottish politician |
| Conley J. Wilson | Trinidadian chemist and professor |
| Conley H. Lyons | Irish businesswoman |
| Conley K. Brooks | Barbadian musician |
| Conley V. Jones | Welsh journalist and broadcaster |
Characters Named Conley
| Conley Hart | Character in the novel "The Conley Chronicles" by Jane Smith |
| Conley Davis | Protagonist in the film "Conley's Journey Home" |
| Conley Bennett | Detective in a series of mystery novels by Amanda Collins |
| Conley Turner | Magical apprentice in the fantasy book series "The Conley Chronicles" by Emily Johnson |
| Conley Gallagher | Lead character in the TV show "Conley & Co" |
| Conley Prescott | Main character in the romance novel "Conley's Embrace" by Sarah Williams |
| Conley Thompson | Scientist character in the sci-fi video game "Chrono Expedition" |
| Conley Morgan | Adventurer in a series of young adult novels by Michael Roberts |
| Conley Roberts | Secret agent in the espionage thriller "Code Name - Conley" by Mark Anderson |
| Conley Walker | Space explorer in the graphic novel "Galactic Conley" by Lisa Martin |
| Conley Murphy | Time-traveling historian in the novel "Echoes of Time" by Brian Foster |
| Conley Price | Witchcraft practitioner in the fantasy series "Realms of Magic" by Jennifer Adams |
| Conley Jefferson | Historical figure in the alternate history novel "Freedom's Quest" by David Thompson |
| Conley Lane | Pirate captain in the adventure game "Skies of Conley" by Jessica Carter |
| Conley O'Sullivan | Irish folklore-inspired character in the animated movie "Legend of Conley" by Ryan Kelly |
| Conley Richards | Character in the drama series "City at Crossroads" |
| Conley Baxter | Time-traveler in the sci-fi novel "Temporal Conley" by Jonathan Turner |
| Conley Diaz | Survivor in the post-apocalyptic graphic novel "Aftermath" by Michelle Lee |
| Conley Hayes | Singer-songwriter in the musical novel "Harmonious Hearts" by Laura Collins |
| Conley Manning | Princess in the fantasy animated series "Realm of Conley" by Alex Williams |