Irish Baby Name · Boy

Cahal

Pronounced: KAH-həl

Meaning: Battle-rule

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Cahal, Charles
Variants
Cathal
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

An anglicised form of Cathal, used in modern Ireland as an independent name.

The story behind Cahal

Cahal is the standard anglicised form of Cathal and has been used independently as a given name since the 19th century.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; anglicisation of Cathal.

Did you know?

Anglicised form of Cathal, popular through bearers like Cahal Daly, the Cardinal of Armagh.

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