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The Name Casey - Origin and Meaning of Casey
  



The Name Casey - Origin and Meaning of Casey


Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name Casey

Irish

Usage of the Name Casey

English

Meaning of the Name Casey

The name Casey comes from the Irish surname Ó Cahasaigh meaning "descendant of Cahasaigh". The name Cahasaigh means "vigilant, watchful" in Gaelic.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Casey Jones (1863 - 1900), an American railroad engineer who sacrificed his life trying to save the passengers of his train; Casey Affleck (born 1975), an American actor and brother of actor Ben Affleck; Casey Desmond (born 1986), an American female singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

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