Cadfael
Cadfael Name meanings & History
The meaning of Cadfael is uncertain. It is believed to have roots in Welsh language and possibly means "battle prince" or "war chieftain". From Old Welsh Catmail meaning "battle prince", from cat "battle" and mael "prince". This was apparently the birth name of Saint Cadoc. It was used by the British author Ellis Peters for the main character in her books The Cadfael Chronicles, first released in 1977. Cadfael is predominantly used as a first name for boys. It is a strong and unique name that is perfect for parents looking for something different.
Zodiac Sign of Cadfael: Curious Gemini
Synonyms of Cadfael:
C: Copycat,Cute,Choice,Chatty,Candid,Clever,Curious
A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious
D: Demanding,Determined,Domestic,Daddy,Doting,Dutiful
F: Festive,Friendly,Fun-loving,Fiery
E: Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate
L: Lovely,Legal,Lazy,Luscious,Languid,Liaison,Lover
Cadfael is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Complex name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
The name has not been used widely by celebrities or historical figures. There are some minor characters in Welsh mythological and historical texts with the name Cadfael.
