Canice (name)

Not to be confused with Candice, Caniche, or Canis.

Canice is an Irish male given name, which is an anglicisation of the Gaelic name Cainnech or Coinneach, meaning "handsome".[1][2] Kenneth is a Scottish name of the same origin.[3] The name may refer to:

* Cainnech of Aghaboe (515–600), Irish saint
* Canice Brennan (born 1972), Irish hurler
* Canice Hickey (born 1982), Irish hurler

## References

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1. ^ Coghlan, Peg (1998). Irish Names for Children, p. 20. Mercier Press Ltd, Cork. ISBN 9781856352147.
2. ^ Behind the Name. "Given Name Coinneach". Retrieved on 23 January 2016.
3. ^ Behind the Name. "Given Name Kenneth". Retrieved on 23 January 2016.

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