Cassidy came galloping out of the 1970s on the strength of David Cassidy of The Partridge Family and the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The Irish surname, from O Caiside, traces back to a meaning of "curly-haired." Originally used for boys, it shifted firmly into girl territory through the 1980s and 1990s, and now rests at 476. Three syllables have a snap to them, a bright opening C, a drumming middle, a soft -y landing. The name carries a hint of denim and a hint of the schoolyard, equal parts spirited and sweet. Country-edged and cheerful.
Popularity
1880 to today
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Sibling name ideas
- Romina
- Clementine
- Adhara
- Destiny
- Gracelyn
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- Clementine
- Adhara
- Destiny
- Gracelyn
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Romina
Rising· girl
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Clementine
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Latin clemens; 'mild, merciful'.
Adhara
Rising· girl
From Arabic al-'adhara, 'the maidens'; a star in Canis Major
Destiny
Falling· girl
From Old French destinee, from Latin destinare, 'to determine'
Gracelyn
Falling· girl
Modern blend of Grace (Latin 'favor') and -lyn suffix