Cassidy - girls name

Cassidy name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 86%

Cassidy name meaning:

The name Cassidy is of Irish origin and is predominantly used as a surname, but it has gained popularity as a unisex given name in recent years. The name Cassidy has several possible meanings and interpretations. One possible meaning is "clever" or "curly-haired," derived from the Irish word "cas" meaning "curly" or "curly-haired," and "sídhe" meaning "clever" or "intelligent."

Another interpretation of the name Cassidy is "descendant of Caiside," which is derived from the Irish name Caiside, meaning "curly-haired" or "curly-headed." This meaning emphasizes the ancestral heritage and lineage associated with the name.

Cassidy can also be seen as a combination of the words "cais" meaning "curly" and "sídhe" meaning "fairy." In this sense, Cassidy can be associated with qualities like enchantment, whimsy, and a connection to the mystical world.

Overall, the name Cassidy carries a sense of intelligence, cleverness, and physical attributes like curly hair. It also holds a connection to Irish heritage and folklore, making it a meaningful and unique choice for a boy's name.

Origin: Celtic

Clever.

Categories

Surnames, Unisex names

Related names

Cassidy , Cassady

Other girls names beginning with C

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 779 out of 5581

47 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -150
  • 5yrs

    43
  • 1yr

    -142

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (396)

Historical popularity of Cassidy

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Cassidy from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Cassidy in 2024