About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Carroll
- Variants
- Cairell
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
An early Gaelic warrior name borne by several figures in the Irish annals, including Caireall mac Muiredaig of the Dál Fiatach. Source of the surname Ó Cairill (Carroll).
The story behind Caireall
Caireall mac Muiredaig of the Dál Fiatach was a 6th-century king of Ulaid whose descendants gave their name to numerous Irish families.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; early Gaelic warrior name.
Did you know?
Source of the surname Ó Cairill (Carroll), one of Ireland's most common surnames.
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