Cavanaugh

Cavanaugh Meaning & Origin

About Cavanaugh
The name "Cavanaugh" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Ceanndubháin," meaning "descendant of the little dark-headed one." It is a patronymic name, indicating a person's descent from a male ancestor. The name is associated with qualities such as intelligence, determination, and a strong sense of individuality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cavanaugh are male.

Cavanaugh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0105020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 V AH0 N AO0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkævənɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cavanaugh in Braille

Here's how to represent Cavanaugh in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cavanaugh in braille

How to Spell the Name Cavanaugh in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cavanaugh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cavanaugh in sign language

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