Find out how popular the first name Conard has been for the last 16 years (from 1981 to 1996) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Conard by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Conard is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1996, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Conard.

The history of the first name Conard

The given name Conard has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically from the Old High German "Konrad" or "Kuonrat". The name is derived from the elements "kuon" meaning "bold" or "brave" and "rat" meaning "counsel" or "advice". The name can be interpreted to mean "bold counsel" or "brave advisor".

The name Conard emerged during the Middle Ages and was particularly popular among the Franks and other Germanic tribes. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 9th century, where a nobleman named "Conradus" is mentioned.

In the Christian tradition, there are several notable figures who bore the name Conard. One of the most significant was Saint Conard of Piacenza, an Italian bishop and hermit who lived in the 12th century. He is venerated as the patron saint of hermits and is celebrated on February 19th.

Throughout history, the name Conard has been associated with various prominent individuals. One of the earliest was Conard I, Duke of Franconia, who ruled from 911 to 918 AD. Another notable figure was Conard II, King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor from 1024 to 1039 AD.

In the literary world, Conard of Hirsau, a 12th-century German monk and writer, is renowned for his works on monastic reform and his contributions to the Hirsau Reform movement.

Other notable individuals with the name Conard include:

1. Conard III, Duke of Swabia (c. 1093 - 1152), a powerful German nobleman during the High Middle Ages.
2. Conard Kyeser (c. 1366 - 1405), a German military engineer and author of the famous "Bellifortis" manuscript on medieval military technology.
3. Conard Witz (c. 1400 - c. 1446), a German painter and one of the most important artists of the Late Gothic period.
4. Conard Gessner (1516 - 1565), a Swiss naturalist, bibliographer, and philologist known for his pioneering work in the field of modern zoology.
5. Conard von Hötzendorf (1852 - 1925), an Austro-Hungarian Field Marshal and Chief of the General Staff during World War I.

While the spelling and popularity of the name may have varied across regions and time periods, the name Conard has maintained a rich historical legacy, reflecting the values of bravery, wisdom, and leadership that were embodied by its notable bearers throughout the centuries.

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