Cathal Seda

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathal Seda — battle rule
130K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1990s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathal Seda 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 Seda: César Seda (born 1986), Puerto Rican boxer Dori Seda (1951–1988), American comics artist Frans Seda (1926–2009), Indonesian politician Heriberto Seda (born 1967), American serial killer Jon Seda (born 1970), American actor Luís Seda (born 1976), Puerto Rican boxer All pages with titles containing Seda Šeda, Czech masculite surname Šedá, Czech feminine surname 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: Seda

Spanish

César Seda (born 1986), Puerto Rican boxer Dori Seda (1951–1988), American comics artist Frans Seda (1926–2009), Indonesian politician Heriberto Seda (born 1967), American serial killer Jon Seda (born 1970), American actor Luís Seda (born 1976), Puerto Rican boxer All pages with titles containing Seda Šeda, Czech masculite surname Šedá, Czech feminine surname

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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 Seda

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 Seda:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Seda?
The surname Seda originates from Spanish. César Seda (born 1986), Puerto Rican boxer Dori Seda (1951–1988), American comics artist Frans Seda (1926–2009), Indonesian politician Heriberto Seda (born 1967), American serial killer Jon Seda (born 1970), American actor Luís Seda (born 1976), Puerto Rican boxer All pages with titles containing Seda Šeda, Czech masculite surname Šedá, Czech feminine surname
What are the origins of the name Cathal Seda?
The name Cathal Seda combines two different traditions: the first name Cathal has Celtic roots, while the surname Seda originates from Spanish.
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