Cathal
Boy · Irish Gaelic
cathal · 2 beats
Meaning
Battle ruler; a name of medieval Irish kings, still in everyday Irish use.
The vibe
Cathal is stone walls and turf smoke. Vintage and strongly grounded, he is the name of someone whose loyalty runs to the bone — quiet, fierce, completely his own.
Quick questions
Is Cathal a boy's or a girl's name?
Cathal is a boy's name of Irish Gaelic origin.
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Cathal is a genuinely rare pick — you will seldom meet another.
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