Cavanagh
c(a)-vana-gh,
cav(a)-nagh
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Belonging to Saint Caomhán; Belonging to the little graceful one; Of the little beautiful one
If you’re looking to give baby a name with a vintage vibe, why not go for Cavanagh? This masculine name is a variant of the Irish surname Kavanagh, which translates to “belonging to Saint Caomhán.” Along with sharing your faith with baby, this name also has links to the Irish moniker Caomhán. This instills the title with the meanings “belonging to the little graceful one” or “of the little beautiful one.” For a name that manifests your little one’s elegant, gentle demeanor in the future, Cavanagh does the job.
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Sources
Ancestry, Cavanagh Family History
Ancestry, Kavanagh Family History
Library Ireland, CAOMHÁN
Behind the Name, Caomhán, June 2023
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