Canice - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Canice \c(a)-ni-ce\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "handsome". From the Latinized form, Canicius, of the Gaelic name Cainneach. Name of a number of early saints, one of whom is the sixth-century founder of the town of Kilkenny.

Baby names that sound like Canice are Gaines and Gains. Other similar baby names are Caddice, Caine, Callice, Canbie, Canute, Cayce, Cace, Chance, Lance, Rance, Vance and Yance.

Canice is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Canice. Click here to compare Canice with related baby names.