Conleth

Conleth is a masculine given name of Irish origin. It derives from the Old Irish Conláed, composed of the elements con meaning "hound" or "wolf" and láed meaning "flame" or "light". Therefore, the name is often interpreted to mean "hound of light" or "wolf of flame."

Conleth is associated with Saint Conleth, a 5th-century Irish hermit and metalworker, considered the patron saint of metalworkers, Newbridge, and the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. He was an early disciple of Saint Brigid of Kildare and is credited with significant contributions to the early Christian Church in Ireland.

The name Conleth, while not extremely common, remains in use in Ireland and among those of Irish descent. It is sometimes Anglicized as Conlan. The feast day associated with Saint Conleth is May 4th.