Cathal Calder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathal Calder — battle rule
130K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1990s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathal Calder is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Cathal is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Cathal, composed of cath (battle) and val (rule). An ancient Irish name borne by many kings of Connacht. The surname Calder: Alexander Milne Calder (1846–1923), American sculptor, father of: Alexander Stirling Calder (1870–1945), American sculptor, father of: Alexander Calder (1898–1976), American sculptor, inventor of mobile sculpture Alison Calder (born 1969), Canadian poet and literary critic Angus Calder (1942–2008), Scottish writer, historian and poet, son of Peter Calder David Calder (actor) (born 1946), English actor James Traill Calder (1794–1864), Scottish local historian John Calder (1927–2018), founder of Calder Publishing Keith Calder (born 1979), American film producer Rebecca Calder (born 1981), Englis. Cathal is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 130K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Cathal reached peak popularity in the 1990s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cathal

Meaning: battle rule

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Cathal, composed of cath (battle) and val (rule). An ancient Irish name borne by many kings of Connacht.

Surname: Calder

Scottish

Alexander Milne Calder (1846–1923), American sculptor, father of: Alexander Stirling Calder (1870–1945), American sculptor, father of: Alexander Calder (1898–1976), American sculptor, inventor of mobile sculpture Alison Calder (born 1969), Canadian poet and literary critic Angus Calder (1942–2008), Scottish writer, historian and poet, son of Peter Calder David Calder (actor) (born 1946), English actor James Traill Calder (1794–1864), Scottish local historian John Calder (1927–2018), founder of Calder Publishing Keith Calder (born 1979), American film producer Rebecca Calder (born 1981), Englis.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cathal is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 83%
United Kingdom 17%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cathal by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cathal Calder

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cathal Calder:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cathal?
The first name Cathal originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Cathal, composed of cath (battle) and val (rule). An ancient Irish name borne by many kings of Connacht.
When was Cathal most popular?
The name Cathal reached its peak popularity during the 1990s.
What is the origin of the surname Calder?
The surname Calder originates from Scottish. Alexander Milne Calder (1846–1923), American sculptor, father of: Alexander Stirling Calder (1870–1945), American sculptor, father of: Alexander Calder (1898–1976), American sculptor, inventor of mobile sculpture Alison Calder (born 1969), Canadian poet and literary critic Angus Calder (1942–2008), Scottish writer, historian and poet, son of Peter Calder David Calder (actor) (born 1946), English actor James Traill Calder (1794–1864), Scottish local historian John Calder (1927–2018), founder of Calder Publishing Keith Calder (born 1979), American film producer Rebecca Calder (born 1981), Englis.
What are the origins of the name Cathal Calder?
The name Cathal Calder combines two different traditions: the first name Cathal has Celtic roots, while the surname Calder originates from Scottish.
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