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Casey

Casey is a gender-neutral name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins to help keep baby’s eyes open in any situation. Coming from the Irish name Cathasaigh, this name translates to “watchful,” “vigilant,” or “brave.” There’s so much in the world for you and baby to see and do. Giving them the name Casey is sure to remind them to focus on the important things and pay attention to the details.
Irish Unisex
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Meaning

Watchful, Vigilant, brave

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Pronunciation

KAY-see

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Traits

  • Watchful
  • Brave
  • Adventurous
  • Loyal

Compatibility

Casey is a versatile name that pairs well with both traditional and modern sibling names. It also works nicely as a middle name to balance out more elaborate first names. In terms of cultural pairing, Casey fits in well with various backgrounds due to its unisex nature and timeless quality.

Watchful Brave Adventurous Loyal

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Actor

Born: August 12, 1975 · Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of Casey Stengel

Casey Stengel

Baseball Player & Manager

Born: July 30, 1890 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Casey Neistat

Casey Neistat

YouTuber & Filmmaker

Born: March 25, 1981 · Gales Ferry, Connecticut, USA

Portrait of Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem

Radio Personality & Voice Actor

Born: April 27, 1932 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

Portrait of Casey Jones

Casey Jones

Railroad Engineer

Born: March 14, 1863 · Kentucky, USA

Portrait of Casey Mears

Casey Mears

Race Car Driver

Born: March 12, 1978 · Bakersfield, California, USA

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Casey Original form
  • Kacey Variant spelling
  • Kaci Feminine variant
  • Kasey Common variant
  • Arabic
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Hindi
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • كيسي (Kīsī) Arabic
  • 凯西 (Kǎixī) Mandarin Chinese
  • ケイシー (Keishī) Japanese
  • 케이시 (Keisi) Korean
  • केसी (Kēsī) Hindi
  • კეისი (Keisi) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Casey

What does Casey mean?
Watchful, Vigilant, brave
What is the origin of Casey?
Casey has Irish origins.
Is Casey popular?
Casey has been viewed 131 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Casey?
Similar names include Yohanna, Abubakar, Vanessa, Ike, Rory.
How do you pronounce Casey?
Casey is pronounced KAY-see.

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