| Language(s) | Gaelic |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | descendant of advocate |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
Cagney is an Irish patronymic surname of Gaelic origin. In Gaelic, the name is Ó Caingne, and means "grandson of advocate", from caingean "legal dispute."[1][2]
In modern times, it can be a male or female given name.[3]