Cathal

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Cathal

Gender: Masculine
Language: Welsh, Irish
Etymology:
Cathal comes from a Gaelic and/or Welsh name meaning “Strong in Battle” from “cath” (battle) and “val” (rule).

History:
Cathal was a fairly common name in medieval Gaelic lands. It has been revived in Ireland in modern times.

In previous years, it was often Anglicized as Charles.

Pronunciation: ka-hall, kath-all

Diminutives: Cal.

Alternates: Cahal, Catheld Cathaldus Kathel.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Cathal

Popularity of Cathal:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

In Ireland...
1998: 31st most popular.
1999: 42nd most popular.
2000: 35th most popular.
2001: 38th most popular.
2002: 38th most popular.
2003: 39th most popular.