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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Meaning | "(son of the) red warrior" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Mac Fhlannchaidh |
Clancy is an Irish name coming from the Gaelic Mac Fhlannchaidh/Mac Fhlannchadha, meaning "Son of the red/ruddy warrior" (Mac being for sons, Ní Fhlannchaidh/Ní Fhlannchadha would be for daughters),[1][2] or as a hypocorism for Clarence. The surname originated from two different families, one in Thomond and one in the present day County Leitrim.[3]
Notable people with the name include:
