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Kassady
How to Pronounce Kassady
Pronounced KAS-uh-dee /ˈkæsədi/Medium
Meaning: Kassady is a K-spelled form of Cassidy, an Irish surname anglicizing Ó Caiside, 'descendant of Caiside'. The root caise is usually explained as 'curly-haired' and sometimes 'clever' or 'ingenious'. Cassidy became a popular unisex, then girl-leaning, first name; the K spelling in Kassady simply gives it a fresh look.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kassady is a modern K spelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname from Ó Caiside, usually read as 'curly-haired' or 'clever'. Long a family name, Cassidy became a favorite first name in the late twentieth century, and spellings like Kassady followed for a distinctive touch.
Kassady stayed a minor variant in United States records. It appeared around 1992, reached a quiet high of a couple dozen girls a year around 2000, and remained uncommon. A girl named Kassady then is in her twenties now.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kassady mean?
Kassady is a form of Cassidy, an Irish surname from Ó Caiside, often read as 'curly-haired' or 'clever'.
How do you pronounce Kassady?
It's said KAS-uh-dee /ˈkæsədi/, three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kassady a boy or girl name?
Kassady is used here as a girl's name, as Cassidy became in America.
Is Kassady a popular name?
No, it has always been rare, a spelling of Cassidy that peaked around the turn of the millennium.