Is this name for a boy or girl??

Question

Casey? Is this for a boy or girl? I like it but i'm not sure if it's too girly for a boy? What do you think?

Do you know anyone with this name?

Also where does the name originate and is it popular or not?

Answer 1

CASEY  Gender: Masculine & Feminine

Usage: English

Pronounced: KAY-see  

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Cathasaigh meaning "descendant of Cathasaigh". The name Cathasaigh means "vigilant" in Gaelic. It is also given in honor of Casey Jones (1863-1900), a train engineer who sacrificed his life to save his passengers. In his case, Casey was a nickname acquired because he was raised in the town of Cayce, Kentucky.

Even tho the site indicates the name is used both for males and females, for me, this spelling is for a boy. There's a baseball poem called "Casey at the Bat" so I can never think of this spelling for a girl.

"But there is no joy in Mudville — mighty Casey has struck out."

Answer 2

Casey I think is a boy's name.  I don't know anyone with this name.  I just know of Casey Casem from the radio.  Personally, I don't care for the name, sorry.

Answer 3

I think Casey is best for a boy. I like it!

It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "alert, watchful"

You can find more info, including celebrities with the name Casey, and popularity here --> http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/...

Answer 4

It's an unisex name. I've always like it but think it might be a little too girly for a boy and not girly enough for a girl. I see it more as a boy's name though. Maybe as a middle name for a girl.  

Answer 5

my freind has that name and hes a boy but its spelled kasey and yes its good for a boy or girl never heard it for a girl though  

Answer 6

It can go either way, I know a girl and a boy Casey

Answer 7

I'm think Casey is a name for both boys and girls.

Answer 8

is it pernunced kassie or casey not sure any way i dated a boy named casey and i know girls with this name its either or its even for both boy or girl!! good luck congrats

Answer 9

I know one of each! And it was a cute name when they were little but its not really an adult name. Alexander is the long name that Casey is shortened from--no idea why--but it will sound much better when baby grows up to be a judge or prime minister!!  

Answer 10

its a name for both, so feel free to use it

i know one person, she's a girl

idk where it comes from, but its not that popular

Answer 11

GIRL (i like the name)

Answer 12

I have a boy cousin named Casey, but I also had a girl friend who spelled it Kaycee. I really think it could go anyway!

Answer 13

It can for either s*x but to me is sounds more girly than boyish. I know both girls and boys with that name and its not as popular

Answer 14

that was my godbrother's name. I don't know if its for a girl or boy, but i have heard both with the name. Its sounds more girly too me. But then again, the most famous Casey i know of is Casey Casem, and that's a guy. and Casey at bat from the 1900's poem.

Answer 15

It could be for either, I know a boy and a girl who both have the name Casey. Origin could be Irish.

Answer 16

I know two people with that name. One's a girl and they other a boy. It's good for both.

It's Irish and means vigilant in war. It's #458 on the name charts.

Answer 17

It is a pretty equal name I prefer Casey for a boy and Kasey for a girl.

I know 5 boys named Casey/Kasey and 4 girls named Casey/Kasey/Kaci.

Answer 18

I know three girls named Casey, but it's a common boys name too.

Answer 19

its for boys and girls. but i like it better for a girl's name. and yes i know a girl named casey.

Answer 20

Spelled the way you have it, CASEY is the spelling for a boy. But my sister in law named her baby  KACY.  There is also variations like KACIE that is for a girl, and KAYCE for a boy.