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Cagney
Cagney (name) means an Irish surname, notably borne by actor James Cagney. Example: “Cagney starred in a string of classic gangster films.”
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An Irish surname, notably borne by actor James Cagney.
"Cagney starred in a string of classic gangster films."
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Etymology
A reduced, anglicized form of Irish Ó Caingnigh (“descendant of Caingneach”), a byname from caingneach (“troublesome”).
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What does “Cagney” mean?
The word “Cagney” means an Irish surname, notably borne by actor James Cagney.
How do you use “Cagney” in a sentence?
Here is “Cagney” used in a sentence: “Cagney starred in a string of classic gangster films.”
What part of speech is “Cagney”?
“Cagney” is a name.
What is the meaning of Cagney?
"Cagney" (name) means an Irish surname, notably borne by actor James Cagney.
