Cardiff
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Cardiff
The given name 'Cardiff' derives from the Welsh place name *Caerdydd*, meaning "fort on the (river) Taff," combining *caer* (fort) and *Taf* (Taff).
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Etymology
The given name 'Cardiff' derives from the Welsh place name *Caerdydd*, meaning "fort on the (river) Taff," combining *caer* (fort) and *Taf* (Taff). It is used primarily in Welsh and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and its historical context stems from the city of Cardiff, which became a major coal port in the 19th century.
Cardiff currently ranks #12,652 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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