TheNameDBConway
MasculineMeaning
An Irish surname-derived name meaning 'hound of the plain' or from the river Conway in Wales.
Etymology
Conway derives from the Irish 'Conmhaigh,' composed of 'con' (hound) and 'maigh' (plain), or it may reference the River Conway in North Wales. The name originated as both an Irish surname and a Welsh geographical reference.
About the Name Conway
Conway is a surname-derived given name with Irish and Welsh connections, gaining popularity as a forename in the 20th century. It combines traditional roots with a modern, accessible sound.