Chad - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Chad \

is pronounced chad. It is of Old English origin. Modern spelling of the medieval given name Ceadda, borne by a seventh-century saint who was Archbishop of York. Also a short form of various surnames. Actors Chad Everett, Chad Lowe; football players Chad Morton, Chad Pennington.

Chad has 5 variant forms: Chaddie, Chadd, Chadric, Chadrick and Chadwick.

For more information, see also the related name Charles.

Baby names that sound like Chad are Shad, Chet, Shadd, Shadi and Shade.

Chad is a very common first name for men (#121 out of 1220) and a slightly less common last name for both men and women (#47970 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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