Cathal Mariscal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathal Mariscal — battle rule
130K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1990s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathal Mariscal 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 Mariscal: Alberto Mariscal (1926–2010), American-born Mexican actor and film director Ana Mariscal (1923–1995), Spanish film actress, director, screenwriter and film producer Ángel Mariscal (1904—1979), Spanish footballer Antonio Mariscal (1915–2010), Mexican lawyer and Olympic-level diver Ignacio Mariscal (1829–1910), Mexican liberal lawyer, politician, writer, and diplomat Javier Mariscal (born 1950), Spanish artist and designer Kary Mariscal (born 1976), Bolivian politician Marco Antonio Barba Mariscal (born 1970), Mexican politician Margarita Mariscal de Gante (born 1954), Spanish judge and politici. 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: Mariscal

Spanish

Alberto Mariscal (1926–2010), American-born Mexican actor and film director Ana Mariscal (1923–1995), Spanish film actress, director, screenwriter and film producer Ángel Mariscal (1904—1979), Spanish footballer Antonio Mariscal (1915–2010), Mexican lawyer and Olympic-level diver Ignacio Mariscal (1829–1910), Mexican liberal lawyer, politician, writer, and diplomat Javier Mariscal (born 1950), Spanish artist and designer Kary Mariscal (born 1976), Bolivian politician Marco Antonio Barba Mariscal (born 1970), Mexican politician Margarita Mariscal de Gante (born 1954), Spanish judge and politici.

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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 Mariscal

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 Mariscal:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Mariscal?
The surname Mariscal originates from Spanish. Alberto Mariscal (1926–2010), American-born Mexican actor and film director Ana Mariscal (1923–1995), Spanish film actress, director, screenwriter and film producer Ángel Mariscal (1904—1979), Spanish footballer Antonio Mariscal (1915–2010), Mexican lawyer and Olympic-level diver Ignacio Mariscal (1829–1910), Mexican liberal lawyer, politician, writer, and diplomat Javier Mariscal (born 1950), Spanish artist and designer Kary Mariscal (born 1976), Bolivian politician Marco Antonio Barba Mariscal (born 1970), Mexican politician Margarita Mariscal de Gante (born 1954), Spanish judge and politici.
What are the origins of the name Cathal Mariscal?
The name Cathal Mariscal combines two different traditions: the first name Cathal has Celtic roots, while the surname Mariscal originates from Spanish.
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