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Chadd

Updated: by MomsWhoThink Staff

Chadd is an attractive baby name for boys. Reminiscent of its Celtic origins, this name plays a standout role in popular culture. Chadd Nessbaum is the name of the main character in the Rockboy series, and Chadd was also an ensemble character in Escape to Margaritaville by Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Chadd:

Old English, Old Welsh: Battle

Origin of the name Chadd:

Chadd is an alternative spelling of the name Chad. This name is the modern version the Old English name Ceadda. Although the exact origin of Ceadda is uncertain, most etymologists believe that it derives from the Old Welsh word cat (meaning “battle”).

Symbolism of the name Chadd:

Chadd is a variation of the name Chad. This name is an updated version of the Celtic name Ceadda (meaning “battle”). Historically, the most famous bearer of the name was Saint Ceadda. According to Saint Bede, Ceadda successfully introduced Christianity to the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Mercia and Lindsey. The symbol of Ceadda was the triple-spired cathedral.

Style of the name Chadd:

Traditional

Gender of the name Chadd:

Chadd is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Chadd:

CHAD

Number of syllables in the name Chadd:

One

Emotion evoked from the name Chadd:

The name Chadd evokes feelings of clarity and conviction.

Alternative spellings for the name Chadd:

Nicknames for the name Chadd:

  • Chaddy
  • Chaddie
  • Chaz

Popularity of the name Chadd:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Chadd was the 10,700th most popular baby name for boys in 2017.

Related names for the name Chadd:

Great middle names for Chadd and their meanings:

  • Aurelio (golden)
  • Brentley (hillside meadow)
  • Enoch (dedicated, devoted, experienced)
  • Giovanni (God is gracious)
  • Hugh (fiery)
  • Jules (youthful, downy)
  • Kent (coastal district, edge)
  • Marc (masculine, warlike, devoted to Mars)
  • Shlomo (peace)
  • Thorin (thunder)
  • Vince (victorious, prevailing)

Famous people with the name Chadd:

  • Chadd Cassidy (ice hockey coach)
  • Chadd Chang (actor)
  • Chadd Collins (mixed martial artist)
  • Chadd Gindin (writer)
  • Chadd Ferron (animator)
  • Chadd Harbold (film producer)
  • Chadd McArthur (chef)
  • Chadd Nyerges (actor)
  • Chadd James Sayers (cricketer)
  • Chadd Smith (actor)

Chadd in popular culture:

  • Chadd (main character in Escape to Margaritaville by Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley)
  • Chadd Nessbaum (character in the Rockboy series)
  • Mr. Chadd (digital homework platform)
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