Caradog

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Caradog is derived from the Welsh words "caru" which means "to love" and "cariad" which means "beloved". The name Caradog, therefore, means "beloved one".
Pronunciation
ka-RA-dawg(Welsh)
ka-RAH-dog
Popularity
The popularity of the name Caradog is limited to Wales, and it is not a commonly used name outside of the country.

cartoon of the name Caradog
Cartoon of Caradog

Caradog Name meanings & History

The name Caradog is derived from the Welsh words "caru" which means "to love" and "cariad" which means "beloved". The name Caradog, therefore, means "beloved one". From the Old Welsh name Caratauc, a Welsh form of Caratācos. This is the name of several figures in Welsh history and legend, including an 8th-century king of Gwynedd, a 12th-century saint, and a son of Brân the Blessed. In Arthurian romance Caradog is a Knight of the Round Table. He first appears in Welsh poems, with his story expanded by French authors such as Chrétien de Troyes. Caradog is a traditional Welsh name that is commonly used for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Caradog: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Caradog:

C: Cute,Candid,Curious,Chatty,Clever,Copycat,Choice

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

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

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

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate,Ostentatious

G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine,Go-getter

Caradog is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

One of the most famous people with the name Caradog is Caradog Prichard, a Welsh author, and poet. Another famous person with the name is Caradog Jones, a Welsh footballer.

Related Names to Caradog

Caradoc, Carradoc

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