Cadwaladr
Cadwaladr Name meanings & History
The name Cadwaladr is composed of two Welsh words, "cad" meaning "battle" and "gwlad" meaning "country or land". Therefore, the name is often interpreted as meaning "leader of the battle army" or "battle ruler of the land". From Old Welsh Catgualatr (also recorded in many other spellings) meaning "leader of the battle", from cat "battle" and gwaladr "leader". This was the name of a 7th-century king of Gwynedd. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth he was the last king of all of the Britons. This name was also borne by a 7th-century Welsh saint. Cadwaladr is primarily used as a first name for boys in Wales and among Welsh communities around the world. It is a traditional Welsh name that carries a strong cultural significance.
Zodiac Sign of Cadwaladr: Curious Gemini
Synonyms of Cadwaladr:
C: Choice,Curious,Candid,Clever,Cute,Copycat,Chatty
A: Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry
D: Determined,Domestic,Dutiful,Daddy,Demanding,Doting
W: Willful,Wild,Wonderful,Wonderment,Wishful
L: Lovely,Languid,Legal,Lover,Luscious,Liaison,Lazy
R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful
Cadwaladr is:- a Modern name
- a Refined name
- a Strong name
- a Upper Class name
- a Urban name
Famous People
There are several historical figures named Cadwaladr, including the aforementioned 7th-century prince and saint. There are also a few modern-day people with the name, although they are not well-known.
Related Names to Cadwaladr
Cadwalader, Cadwallader, Cadfael, Cadel, Cadell, Cadogan
