Cadden
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Cadden
The given name 'Cadden' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname *Ó Cadáin* meaning "descendant of Cadán," where *cad* signifies "battle" or "war." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with no specific religious association, and historically appears as a surname in County Galway, Ireland, with no notable widespread historical figures.
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Etymology
The given name 'Cadden' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname *Ó Cadáin* meaning "descendant of Cadán," where *cad* signifies "battle" or "war." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with no specific religious association, and historically appears as a surname in County Galway, Ireland, with no notable widespread historical figures.
Cadden currently ranks #9,799 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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