Cathal - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cathal \c(a)-

is pronounced KO-hal. It is of Irish, Gaelic and Celtic origin, and its meaning is "battle rule". Name of a seventh-century saint in Italy.

Cathal has 1 variant form: Cal.

Baby names that sound like Cathal are Cadell, Cadel and Catullo.

Cathal is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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