Canice is an Irish male given name, which is an anglicisation of the Gaelic name Cainnech or Coinneach, meaning "handsome".Coghlan, Peg (1998). Irish Names for Children, p. 20. Mercier Press Ltd, Cork. .Behind the Name. "Given Name Coinneach". Retrieved on 23 January 2016. Kenneth is a Scottish name of the same origin.Behind the Name. "Given Name Kenneth". Retrieved on 23 January 2016. The name may refer to:
Cainnech of Aghaboe (515–600), Irish saint Canice Brennan (born 1972), Irish hurler Canice Hickey (born 1982), Irish hurler
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