Origin and Meaning of Chad

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Chad

Old English

Usage of Chad

English

Meaning of Chad

The name Chad comes from the Old English name Ceadda which is of unknown meaning. According to some theories, it is derived from the Welsh word "cad" meaning "battle".

Famous bearers

A bearer is Saint Chad of Mercia (died 672), a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Bishop of York and of Lichfield.

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