Cassidy in Chinese
Cassidy in Chinese is 卡西迪 (Kǎ Xī Dí).
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- curly-haired; clever
Etymologically, Cassidy is Irish and is commonly glossed as "curly-haired; clever". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1969 and peaked in 1999.
3 ways to write Cassidy
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
卡西迪
Kǎ Xī Dí
The standard transliteration of Cassidy: 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"), 西 (xī, "west"), 迪 (dí, "to enlighten, guide"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 卡 (kǎ) carries "cas", 西 (xī) carries "si", 迪 (dí) carries "dy". The tone contour is 3-1-2 (dipping, high level, rising).
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
- 西
xī
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
west
- 迪
dí
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
to enlighten, guide
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
雅韵
Yǎ Yùn
Inspired by "curly-haired; clever": 雅 (yǎ, "elegant, refined") + 韵 (yùn, "rhyme, charm"), expressing music and poetry.
Why these characters?
Because Cassidy is linked to "curly-haired", the name leads with 雅 (elegant, refined); 韵 (rhyme, charm) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 雅
yǎ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
elegant, refined
- 韵
yùn
Tone 4 · 13 strokes (simplified)
rhyme, charm
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
卡歌
Kǎ Gē
卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')") + 歌 (gē, "song"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 卡 (kǎ), the same opening character as the transliteration 卡西迪, for the "cas" sound, and replaces the rest with 歌 ("song") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
- 歌
gē
Tone 1 · 14 strokes (simplified)
song
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 55,166 girls named Cassidy since 1969, with the high point in 1999 (3,395 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #470 to #327 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1999
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1969
- Total since 1880
- 55,166
More About Cassidy in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Cassidy offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Cassidy, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Cassidy, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Cassidy to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Cassidy translated into Chinese?
卡西迪 (Kǎ Xī Dí), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 卡西迪 have?
20 strokes in simplified form; per character: 卡 5, 西 6, 迪 9.
Is there a Chinese name for Cassidy with real meaning?
Try 雅韵 (Yǎ Yùn): elegant, refined + rhyme, charm, inspired by "curly-haired; clever". For something that still sounds like Cassidy, 卡歌 (Kǎ Gē) is a middle ground.