Connie
Connie began as a diminutive of Constance, which comes from the Latin "constantia" meaning steadfastness or constancy. Saint Constance was a 4th-century figure in early Christian legend. The short form Connie is mid-20th-century American, part of the great "-y" nickname wave (Cindy, Sandy, Mindy). Connie peaked at #40 in 1955. The peak was so concentrated that Connie now reads as definitively mid-century. Connie Francis (born 1938) was the top female singer of the late 1950s and early 1960s — her "Who's Sorry Now" (1958) and "Where the Boys Are" (1960) defined an era. Connie Britton (born 1967), known for "Friday Night Lights" and "Nashville," has kept the name visible. I find Connie friendly but dated. The "C" opening is strong, and the "-ie" ending gives it bounce. But the name has been outside the US top 1000 since 2004, and the generational marking is hard to shake. It may return as a vintage name when the 1950s cycle comes back around. Connie is a female name of Irish / Latin origin that means "Steadfast (from Constantine)". Friendly, mid-century, and approachable. The name sounds cheerful. Connies tend to be social. US peaked #40 in 1955. Outside top 1000 since 2004. Well-known people named Connie include Connie Francis (singer), Connie Britton (actress), Connie Nielsen (actress), Connie Chung (journalist). Common variations and related forms of Connie include Constance (full form), Conni (modern), Constantia (Latin), Konnie (German variant).