Cassidi
KAS-i-dee
The Story of Cassidi
This name carries the warmth of Irish hearths and the adventurous spirit of a time when names were badges of proud lineage.
Cassidi is a contemporary spelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname rooted in the Gaelic Ó Caiside. This ancient patronymic means 'descendant of Caiside,' with 'Caiside' itself possibly deriving from 'cas,' meaning 'curly-haired.' The surname originated in the province of Connacht, and as families spread, the name became a given name, carrying the echoes of ancestral pride across the centuries.
Imagine the sound of 'Cassidi' spoken with a lively Irish lilt. It’s a name that feels friendly and open, inviting connection. You can picture yourself writing it on a bright birth announcement, feeling the adaptable spirit it suggests, a promise of a child who navigates the world with ease and warmth.
What It Means
“Cassidi is a variant of Cassidy, which is of Irish origin. Cassidy is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Caiside, meaning 'descendant of Caiside'.”
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Numerology
The Idealist
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#51 in 1999
Total Births
863
First Recorded
1977
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