Cavanaugh
Irish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Cavanaugh
The given name 'Cavanaugh' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Catháin', which means 'descendant of Cathán', a personal name composed of 'cath' (battle) and 'án' (little, descendant of).
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Etymology
The given name 'Cavanaugh' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Catháin', which means 'descendant of Cathán', a personal name composed of 'cath' (battle) and 'án' (little, descendant of).
The name 'Cavanaugh' is commonly found in Irish and Scottish cultures, with historical records of the name dating back to the 13th century in Ireland, where it was associated with the O'Cathain clan.
Cavanaugh currently ranks #12,371 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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