Cadwaladr

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
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".
Popularity
Cadwaladr is an extremely rare name in the modern world. It is not ranked among the top 1000 names in any country.

cartoon of the name Cadwaladr
Cartoon of 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: Curious,Cute,Copycat,Choice,Candid,Chatty,Clever

A: Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry

D: Doting,Demanding,Determined,Dutiful,Domestic,Daddy

W: Wonderment,Wild,Wishful,Willful,Wonderful

L: Liaison,Luscious,Lovely,Lover,Lazy,Languid,Legal

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

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

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