The name Clancy is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "red-haired warrior".

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Irish surnames are hot, and this one can successfully cross the line to work for girls, replacing the outdated Casey. And only a dozen girls were named Clancy in the US in one recent year (along with 27 boys), making it one of those rare Irish names that are both accessible and distinctive, classic and cool. Clancy is a winner for either gender.

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The name Clancy peaked for girls at #4183 in 1973. Clancy is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Clancy is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "red-haired warrior".

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Clancy, one of the original crossover Irish surname names, is as energetic and appealing as ever &mdash; full of moxie, more distinctive than Casey, and also one of the less obvious of the red-headed names.
 A literary namesake is Clancy Sigal, author of the autobiographical novel Going Away, and there is also the comical mid-century song, Clancy Lowered the Boom.
 More common as a last name than a first, Clancy has gained fame via the Irish folk music group the Clancy Brothers, and one of the bestselling authors of all time, Tom Clancy, known for his espionage and techno thrillers.

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The name Clancy peaked for boys at #1734 in 1955. The name is most popular in CLANCY, CLANCY, and CLANCY. Clancy is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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