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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Caireall

Pronounced: KAR-ul

Meaning: Spear-like, valorous

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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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