Cagney
“descendant of Caingne — from caingean, 'a legal dispute'; an advocate's name”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Cagney an Irish name?
Cagney is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Caingne.
What does the surname Cagney mean?
Cagney (Irish: Ó Caingne) means “descendant of Caingne — from caingean, 'a legal dispute'; an advocate's name”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Cagney from?
The historic homeland of the Cagney name is Cork. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Cagney?
Ó Caingne. Related spellings: O'Cagney, Caney.
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