Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Cash

Cash is the English vocabulary word for money in the form of currency or coins. It is thought to come from the French word “caisse” which means ‘(money) box’. Some sources claim that “cash” is derived from an Indian word “kaasu” meaning ‘a coin’. Cash is also an Irish surname that developed from the English metronomic family name Cass or Casse which is the pet form of the female name Cassandra (from the Greek meaning ‘shining upon men’). While fighting in the famous Crusades of the 12th century, Europeans were exposed to the Greek legends of the Trojan War (wherein Cassandra figures in prominently as a future-telling prophetess whom no one believes). Her story was particularly popular in the Middle Ages and the name caught on. It appears as if the surname Cash developed in Dublin, Ireland around the 18th century whereas Cass as a surname has been around since the 12th century. As a male given name, Cash has been in use since the 19th century.

All About the Baby Name – Cash

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME CASH

The number Four personality is marked by stability and discipline. This is the personality that follows the rules and is conservative by nature.  They have an earth-bound energy that prefers to build things methodically on top of firm foundations; they don't cut corners. Fours take their time and don't like to be hurried. But the outcome of their endeavors is likely to result in some strong and useful structure, which makes them great engineers and inventors. Fours are anything but frivolous or controversial. This is a trustworthy, straight-forward personality that embodies dedication and organization. They are the backbone and anchor in their relationships, careers and communities. They are tidy, punctual, and full of integrity. Hard-work comes naturally to a Four and they are immensely reliable. This is the personality you can always count on.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME CASH

Cash is a male name that’s been around surprisingly long. The name first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1885 but at very low levels of usage. By 1894, Cash fell off the charts completely and would take a long 100 year hiatus from usage. The name returned triumphantly in 2003 and gained 750 positions on the list of boy names within seven short years. What happened in 2003 to remind American parents of this name? Well, that was the year that Johnny Cash passed away and many parents paid this great musician their due respects by bestowing his name upon their sons. This name is most popular in the states of Montana and Oklahoma where country music is alive and well. Even though we think of Cash as money, it doesn’t appear that American parents are thinking about this name in that way. Rather, it has more of an Old West and Country Music flavor. It’s a confident, one-syllable name with a strong “K” sound making it a masculine choice.

Quick Facts

ON CASH

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

1

RANKING POPULARITY:

243

PRONUNCIATION:

KASH

SIMPLE MEANING:

Money, shining upon men

Characteristics

OF CASH

Dependable

Solid

Practical

Hard-working

Industrious

Studious

Conservative

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Cash

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME CASH

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Cash

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME CASH

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Cash


Popular Songs

ON CASH

Joshua Gone Barbados (Johnny Cash)
One of Cash's many tales told to song.

Girls, Cash, Cars
a song by Cam'ron [explicit]

Daddy Get That Cash
a song by Styles [explicit]

Strapped For Cash
a song by Fountains of Wayne

Cash Still Rules/Scary Hours
a song by Wu-Tang Clan [explicit]

Cash
a song by Sugar Ray [explicit]

Famous People

NAMED CASH

Cash Warren (film producer)
Cash Asmussen (horse racing jockey)
Cash Peters (British author and host)

Children of Famous People

NAMED CASH

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Cash

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CASH

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Cash