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Cagney

KAG-nee2 syllables
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Irish origin meaning 'son of the battle'. (Modern)

What does Cagney mean?

Modern: Irish origin meaning 'son of the battle'.. Cagney is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'O'Cadhain', meaning son of the battle or warrior.

Is Cagney a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Cagney in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Cagney in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Cagney suit?

Modern
Human name
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Cagney's Arrival

When Cagney showed up at toy time, the other dogs whispered, "I hope he's ready for a play battle! But let's not worry too much, he seems more likely to negotiate a treaty over a squeaky toy!"

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