The name "Carmody" is spelled phonetically as /ˈkɑːmədi/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound and the second syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound. The "m" and "d" sounds are both pronounced clearly. This Irish surname has been traced back to the Gaelic name "Ó Cormada" meaning "descendant of Cormac" and is occasionally used as a given name. The proper spelling of this name is important for accuracy in written communication and record-keeping.
The name "Carmody" is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cormadaigh", meaning "descendant of Cormac", which itself is a given name of Old Irish origin. Cormac is composed of the elements "corb" meaning "raven" and "mac" meaning "son", thus signifying "son of the raven". The name has variant spellings such as Carmoday, Carmodey, or Cormody. It is predominantly a surname of Irish heritage.