Cassidy

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Curly-haired, clever, ingenious
Pronunciation
KA-si-dee (English)
KAS-i-dee
Popularity
Cassidy is a moderately popular name worldwide. It ranked #275 for girls and #940 for boys in the United States in 2020. In Canada, it ranked #122 for girls and #228 for boys in 2018.

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Cassidy Name meanings & History

Curly-haired, clever, ingenious. From an Irish surname (Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Caiside), which is derived from the byname Caiside. Very rare as a given name before the 1970s, it established itself in the 80s and then surged in popularity during the 90s. Cassidy is used as a first name for both boys and girls. It is often chosen for its Irish heritage and its meaning of cleverness or ingenuity.

Zodiac Sign of Cassidy: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cassidy:

C: Clever,Chatty,Candid,Copycat,Choice,Curious,Cute

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry

S: Sex,Sensuality,Social Standing,Solidity,Success,Security,Status

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

D: Doting,Determined,Daddy,Demanding,Domestic,Dutiful

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Cassidy is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Cassidy Freeman (American actress), David Cassidy (American singer and actor), Joanna Cassidy (American actress), Butch Cassidy (American outlaw)

2.) CASSIDY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Irish surname O’Caiside, which is of uncertain meaning. One historian believes it is derived from the Gaelic element cas (a twisted lock of hair; ingenious, clever, sly) and the personal suffix -idhe: hence, “clever one, one with the twisted locks.” Or from the Gaelic element cais (love, esteem) and the plenary suffix -de: hence, “full of love and esteem.” Short: Cass. Pet: Cassi, Cassie, Cassy. (KAS-SIH-DEE)


3.) CASSIDY (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname, which is an Anglicized form of O’Caiside (descendant of Caiside). Caiside is an old name believed to be derived from cas (a bent, curly, twisted lock; ingenious, clever) or from cais (love, esteem). (KAS-SIH-DEE)


4.) Cassidy (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) clever girl

Other Forms: Casadee, Cass, Cassidee, Cassidi, Kassidy


5.) Cassidy (Female)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Curly

Other Forms: Cassidey, Cassidi, Cassidie


6.) Cassidy (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) clever. See also Kassidy.

Other Forms: Casseday, Cassiddy, Cassidey, Cassidia, Cassity, Cassydi, Cassydie, Cassydy, Casydi, Casydie, Casydy, Cazidy, Cazzidy


7.) Cassidy (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Curly

Other Forms: Cassidey, Cassidi, Cassidie


8.) Cassidy (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) humorous

Other Forms: Casidy, Cass, Cassadie, Cassidee, Cassidie, Kasidy, Kass, Kassidy


9.) CASSIDY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Irish surname O’Caiside (descendant of Caiside). Caiside is an old name believed to be derived from the Gaelic cas (a bent, curly, twisted lock; ingeniously clever) or from cais (love, esteem). Short: Cass, Cassi, Cassie. (KAS-SIH-DEE)


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