The baby name Cadell is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkadɛɬ/.
Cadell is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Cadell is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkadɛɬ/.
Cadell is Welsh in Origin.
Cadell is a Welsh masculine name, with its earliest medieval Welsh spellings including Catell and Cadell. The first element is Old Welsh cad, from Brittonic *katu-, battle; the ending -ell is a diminutive or name-forming suffix, so the literal force is closer to little battle or battle-one than to later paraphrases such as war leader. In Welsh pronunciation the final ll is the voiceless lateral /ɬ/, a sound often simplified in English.
The name belongs to the early medieval Welsh naming stock preserved in genealogies, saints’ traditions, and annalistic records. Cadell Ddyrnllug is associated with the Powys dynasty, while later historical bearers include Cadell ap Brochfael of Powys and Cadell ap Rhodri, son of Rhodri Mawr. Forms such as Cadel and Catell reflect manuscript and anglicized spelling habits. Modern use is uncommon, appearing mainly as a heritage Welsh name or a rare surname-style choice in English-speaking countries.
| Cadell ap Rhodri Cadell ap Rhodri was a Welsh king best known for ruling Seisyllwg in southwestern Wales from about 872 until his death in 909. He was the son of Rhodri Mawr and the father of Hywel Dda, the later ruler famous for helping codify Welsh law. | Cadell Ddyrnllwg Cadell Ddyrnllwg was a semi-legendary king best known for ruling Powys in the mid-5th century. His name means 'Cadell of the Gleaming Hilt,' and he is traditionally dated to around AD 430. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
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