Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈklæn.si/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh meaning "descendant of Flannchadh". The given name Flannchadh means "red warrior". Related NamesDetails VariantMac FhlannchaidhUser SubmissionClancy Categories banjo players, colors, kickboxers, red, strength, war