Conway

The name Conway is an English surname derived from the place name 'Conway' in Wales. It is thought to come from the Welsh words 'cyn' meaning chief and 'gwy' meaning water, referring to an important river.

As a first name, Conway did not become popular until the 20th century. It is considered a masculine name, though its meaning as a place name does not have a gender connotation.

The name Conway has seen some use in literature, such as in the character Conway Twitty in the American drama film 'The Homecoming: A Christmas Story' from 1971.

While not a very common first name, Conway has been used throughout the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.