Kassady as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kassady

What is the meaning of the name Kassady ?

The baby name Kassady is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KASS-uh-dee (IPA: /ˈkæsədi/).

Kassady is Irish in Origin.

Kassady is a modern respelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname turned given name. Cassidy is the Anglicized form of Ó Caiside, meaning “descendant of Caiside.” The personal name Caiside is linked to the Gaelic element cas, “curly,” giving the name the sense of “curly‑haired.” As such, Kassady carries both a patronymic heritage and a descriptive meaning.

Ó Caiside families were noted in medieval Ulster, especially County Fermanagh, as learned physicians and poets. As a first name, the surname gained traction in the late 20th century - particularly in North America - riding the wave of surname-as-given-name fashion and the visibility of entertainers like David and Shaun Cassidy. Kassady, with its K and -ady ending, suits contemporary tastes and is rarer than the standard form. Common variants include Cassidy, Kassidy, Cassady, Cassidee, Kassidee, and Cassidie; nicknames and short forms include Cass, Kass, and Cassie.