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The name CANNY derives from AGNES, and may have Ancient Celtic, Ancient Greek, English, or Germanic origins and have its roots in Christianity or The Mysticism Tradition.
Latinized form of the Greek name Ἁγνή (Hagne), derived from Greek ἁγνός (hagnos) meaning "chaste". Saint Agnes was a virgin martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian. The name became associated with Latin agnus "lamb", resulting in the saint's frequent depiction with a lamb by her side. Due to her renown, the name became common in Christian Europe.
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