Language(s) | Gaelic |
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Origin | |
Meaning | descendant of advocate |
Region of origin | Ireland |
Cagney is an Irish patronymic surname of Gaelic origin. In Gaelic, the name is Ó Caingne, and means "grandson of advocate", from caingean "legal dispute." [1] [2]
In modern times, it can be a male or female given name. [3]
Language(s) | Gaelic |
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Origin | |
Meaning | descendant of advocate |
Region of origin | Ireland |
Cagney is an Irish patronymic surname of Gaelic origin. In Gaelic, the name is Ó Caingne, and means "grandson of advocate", from caingean "legal dispute." [1] [2]
In modern times, it can be a male or female given name. [3]