Clency
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Clency
Clency is a modern English given name derived from the surname Clancy, which has Irish roots meaning "red-haired warrior" or "descendant of Flannchadh," combining the Gaelic elements for ruddy/red and warrior.
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Etymology
Clency is a modern English given name derived from the surname Clancy, which has Irish roots meaning "red-haired warrior" or "descendant of Flannchadh," combining the Gaelic elements for ruddy/red and warrior. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly Ireland and North America, with no significant religious associations, though it gained some visibility through Irish-American communities in the 20th century.
Clency currently ranks #5,578 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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