Cathal Lawlor

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathal Lawlor — battle rule
130K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1990s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathal Lawlor 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 Lawlor: Charlotte Lawlor (1878–1941), New Zealand poet, writer and advertising designer Gerri Lawlor, American actress John Lawlor (sculptor) (1820–1901), Irish sculptor John Lawlor (actor) (1941–2025), American actor Mary Lawlor (actress) (1907–1977), American stage and screen actress Sean Lawlor (1954–2009), Irish actor and playwright Thomas Lawlor (opera singer), British opera singer James Fintan Lalor (1807–1849), Irish revolutionary and writer Liam Lawlor (1945–2005), Irish politician Mike Lawlor, American politician and professor Patsy Lawlor (1933–1997), Irish politician Peter Lawlor (born 1948. 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: Lawlor

Irish

Charlotte Lawlor (1878–1941), New Zealand poet, writer and advertising designer Gerri Lawlor, American actress John Lawlor (sculptor) (1820–1901), Irish sculptor John Lawlor (actor) (1941–2025), American actor Mary Lawlor (actress) (1907–1977), American stage and screen actress Sean Lawlor (1954–2009), Irish actor and playwright Thomas Lawlor (opera singer), British opera singer James Fintan Lalor (1807–1849), Irish revolutionary and writer Liam Lawlor (1945–2005), Irish politician Mike Lawlor, American politician and professor Patsy Lawlor (1933–1997), Irish politician Peter Lawlor (born 1948.

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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 Lawlor

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 Lawlor:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Lawlor?
The surname Lawlor originates from Irish. Charlotte Lawlor (1878–1941), New Zealand poet, writer and advertising designer Gerri Lawlor, American actress John Lawlor (sculptor) (1820–1901), Irish sculptor John Lawlor (actor) (1941–2025), American actor Mary Lawlor (actress) (1907–1977), American stage and screen actress Sean Lawlor (1954–2009), Irish actor and playwright Thomas Lawlor (opera singer), British opera singer James Fintan Lalor (1807–1849), Irish revolutionary and writer Liam Lawlor (1945–2005), Irish politician Mike Lawlor, American politician and professor Patsy Lawlor (1933–1997), Irish politician Peter Lawlor (born 1948.
What are the origins of the name Cathal Lawlor?
The name Cathal Lawlor combines two different traditions: the first name Cathal has Celtic roots, while the surname Lawlor originates from Irish.
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