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Cassidy

Pronunciation: KA-si-dee (key)
Names related to Cassidy: Cass, Cassie, Kassidy
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Origin of the name Cassidy:

Transferred use of the surname that is derived from the Irish surname O'Caiside which is of uncertain meaning. One historian believes it is derived from the Gaelic elements 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 elements cais (love, esteem) and the plenary suffix -de: hence, "full of love and esteem." Short: Cass. Pet: Cassi, Cassie, Cassy.

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Comments and insights on the name Cassidy: | Edit

According to the baby name book "Cool Names" by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz, the name Cassidy is 'cool', while the name Cassandra is 'cooler', and the name Casey is 'uncool'.

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My cousin's name. Suits her well.

My moms friend from back in the day all she does is ignores her kids and sits in her garage and smokes one cigarette after another she sucks and when she does come out she just yells at her kids like they are worthless just because they made like a 5 by 4 foot mess IN THEIR PLAY AREA well that's what you get for not watching your kids I would never name my kid cassidy even though it's a pretty name o and her kids are 1 and 4 raven and melody

Nicknames for Cassidy: | Edit

Cass, Cassie, Sid, Cass-Cass Chater

Meanings and history of the name Cassidy: | Edit

Cassidy is Irish and means "clever."

Famous real-life people named Cassidy: | Edit

Eva Cassidy, singer
David Cassidy
Butch Cassidy

Cassidy in song, story & screen: | Edit

Cassidy Bridges, daughter of Don Johnson's character "Nash Bridges", on the TV series of the same name.

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