Cathal Hurtado

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathal Hurtado — battle rule
130K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1990s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathal Hurtado 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 Hurtado: Alberto Hurtado (1901–1952), Chilean Jesuit priest, lawyer, social worker and writer Álvaro Gómez Hurtado (1919–1995), Colombian lawyer, politician, and journalist Angélica Rivera Hurtado (born 1969), Mexican singer, model and telenovela actress Amparo Hurtado Albir, Spanish professor, translator and researcher Avilés Hurtado (born 1987), Colombian football player Caspar Hurtado (1575–1647), Spanish Jesuit theologian Cheo Hurtado (born 1960), Venezuelan musician Diosbelys Hurtado (born 1973), Cuban boxer Edison Hurtado (born 1972), Colombian wrestler Eduardo Hurtado (born 1969), Ecuadorian foo. 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: Hurtado

Spanish

Alberto Hurtado (1901–1952), Chilean Jesuit priest, lawyer, social worker and writer Álvaro Gómez Hurtado (1919–1995), Colombian lawyer, politician, and journalist Angélica Rivera Hurtado (born 1969), Mexican singer, model and telenovela actress Amparo Hurtado Albir, Spanish professor, translator and researcher Avilés Hurtado (born 1987), Colombian football player Caspar Hurtado (1575–1647), Spanish Jesuit theologian Cheo Hurtado (born 1960), Venezuelan musician Diosbelys Hurtado (born 1973), Cuban boxer Edison Hurtado (born 1972), Colombian wrestler Eduardo Hurtado (born 1969), Ecuadorian foo.

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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 Hurtado

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 Hurtado:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Hurtado?
The surname Hurtado originates from Spanish. Alberto Hurtado (1901–1952), Chilean Jesuit priest, lawyer, social worker and writer Álvaro Gómez Hurtado (1919–1995), Colombian lawyer, politician, and journalist Angélica Rivera Hurtado (born 1969), Mexican singer, model and telenovela actress Amparo Hurtado Albir, Spanish professor, translator and researcher Avilés Hurtado (born 1987), Colombian football player Caspar Hurtado (1575–1647), Spanish Jesuit theologian Cheo Hurtado (born 1960), Venezuelan musician Diosbelys Hurtado (born 1973), Cuban boxer Edison Hurtado (born 1972), Colombian wrestler Eduardo Hurtado (born 1969), Ecuadorian foo.
What are the origins of the name Cathal Hurtado?
The name Cathal Hurtado combines two different traditions: the first name Cathal has Celtic roots, while the surname Hurtado originates from Spanish.
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