The Meaning Of The Name CLANCY
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| Meaning: |
Descendent of Red-Headed Warrior |
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Unisex
Gender Score: 4 (1=Male [B l u e], 10=Female [P i n k])
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| Origin: |
Irish |
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from the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Fhlannchaidh or Mac Fhlannchadha, meaning “son of Flannchadh.” The personal name Flannchadh combines flann (“red,” “ruddy,” or “red‑haired man”) with elements associated with battle or field, yielding interpretations like “red warrior” or “ruddy one of the field.” |
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Pronunciation: Commonly pronounced as “CLAN-see”.
Popularity: Clancy is rare but steadily used as a given name, especially in English‑speaking countries with Irish heritage such as the United States, Australia, and the U.K. U.S. statistics show only a few dozen births per year (for both boys and girls combined), with usage skewed male but with some recent unisex adoption.
Associated Color: Deep copper red, reflecting the “red/ruddy warrior” meaning and evoking warmth, courage, and Celtic heritage.
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Nicknames and Diminutives: Clan, Clance, Lance, Clay, C.C.
Variations and Alternates: MacClancy, Clanchy, Clancey, Clancee, Clansy (rare/creative), Flannchadh (related root name).