Male Name
Cade
ˈkeɪd
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Carradine showbiz family
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surnames
Vampire Diaries characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
76/100
modern80%
youthful65%
informal65%
wholesome65%
strong120%
strange80%
simple120%
Meaning & Etymology
Cade is a surname and male given name of English origin. It is most likely derived from the Middle English form of the Old English given name "Cada", which itself is derived from a number of Brittonic names beginning with "Catu", meaning "battle". The name also has roots in an English surname that was originally derived from a nickname meaning "round" in Old English.
Etymology
Original Form:
Cada
Evolution:
From Brittonic names beginning with "Catu" to Old English "Cada", then to Middle English "Cade".
Source:
Old English and Brittonic languages