Cassidy
Cassidy (name) means a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Caiside, meaning roughly "descendant of the curly-haired one". Example: “The Cassidy family emigrated from County Fermanagh.”
How to Use Cassidy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish-derived surname now also common as a first name.
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The _____ family emigrated from County Fermanagh.
Etymology
From the Irish surname Ó Caiside, from cas meaning "curly-haired".
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What does “Cassidy” mean?
The word “Cassidy” means a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Caiside, meaning roughly "descendant of the curly-haired one". In plain terms, an Irish-derived surname now also common as a first name.
How do you pronounce “Cassidy”?
“Cassidy” is pronounced KA-sih-dee (/ˈkæsɪdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cassidy” in a sentence?
Here is “Cassidy” used in a sentence: “The Cassidy family emigrated from County Fermanagh.”
What part of speech is “Cassidy”?
“Cassidy” is a name.
Where does the word “Cassidy” come from?
The word “Cassidy” comes from Irish. From the Irish surname Ó Caiside, from cas meaning "curly-haired".
Is “Cassidy” a common word?
“Cassidy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cassidy” have?
“Cassidy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Caiside, meaning roughly "descendant of the curly-haired one".
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