Kettil - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Kettil \k(et)-til\ is of Swedish origin, and its meaning is "cauldron". Cauldrons were used for sacrifices in the old Scandinavian religion.

Kettil has 4 variant forms: Keld, Kjeld, Ketil and Ketti.

Baby names that sound like Kettil are Cathal, Cadell, Cadel, Catullo, Codell, Gadiel, Gaddiel, Gedalio and Gedalia.

Kettil is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kettil. Compare Kettil with related baby names.