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Cathal

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Gender Masculine
Usage Irish
Pronounced Pron. KA-hal
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Meaning & History

Derived from the Gaelic elements cath "battle" and val "rule". This was the name of a 7th-century Irish saint. It has sometimes been Anglicized as Charles.
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Popularity

Last ranked #61 in 2017 Ireland
Last ranked #97 in 2003 Northern Ireland

Categories

saints, war
Entry updated December 3, 2014
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