Cadoc

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Cadoc means "battle," "glory," or "honor" in Welsh.
Popularity
Cadoc is not in the top 1000 names in the United States, but it is more commonly used in Wales.

cartoon of the name Cadoc
Cartoon of Cadoc

Cadoc Name meanings & History

Cadoc means "battle," "glory," or "honor" in Welsh. From an Old Welsh name, recorded in Latinized forms such as Catocus, derived from cat meaning "battle". This was the name of a 6th-century Welsh saint who was martyred by the Saxons. Cadoc is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Cadoc: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cadoc:

C: Copycat,Cute,Candid,Chatty,Curious,Choice,Clever

A: Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious

D: Domestic,Determined,Dutiful,Doting,Demanding,Daddy

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious

Cadoc is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There have been several notable figures in Welsh history named Cadoc, including Saint Cadoc, who is widely regarded as the patron saint of Glamorgan. Other notable Cadocs include Welsh poet Cadoc Huws and rugby player Cadoc Davies.

Related Names to Cadoc

Other Welsh names that are similar to Cadoc include Caddock, Caradoc, and Cadfael.

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