Curly-haired (Irish)
Name Profile
Casey
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Casey.
Primary meaning
Vigilant; watchful (Irish)
Pronunciation: KAY-see
Profile summary
From Irish Gaelic 'cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' Originally a surname. Popular unisex name in America since 1970s. The current meaning shown for this name is Vigilant; watchful (Irish). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAY-see. It is listed alongside the related form Kacey. Casey appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Casey is currently cataloged under Irish (gaelic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Vigilant; watchful (Irish).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Irish (gaelic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Casey is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Kacey. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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