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Cassidy
KA-sih-dee
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.”
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A surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Caiside, meaning roughly "descendant of the curly-haired one".
"The Cassidy family emigrated from County Fermanagh."
2
A given name, used for both men and women in modern American usage, taken from the surname.
"Cassidy started at her new school in September."
How to use Cassidy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish-derived surname now also common as a first name.
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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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