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Cassidy
GirlIrish origin · /KAS-ih-dee/ · modern
Meaning: Curly-haired.
Popularity 76/1003 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Cassidy is a popular, familiar name (popularity 76/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Cassidy is an Irish surname turned given name, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Caiside,' meaning 'descendant of Caiside.' The name Caiside itself comes from 'cas,' meaning 'curly' or 'twisted,' referring to curly hair. It gained popularity as a unisex name but is now more commonly used for girls.
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