Cardigan Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Cardigan' originates from the town of Cardigan in Wales, which itself derives from the Welsh 'Aberteifi', meaning 'mouth of the Teifi river'. The surname was adopted by the Welsh noble family, the House of Cardigan, and later became associated with the cardigan sweater, named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan who popularized it. The name has since been used as both a surname and a given name, especially in English-speaking countries.
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British (Anglo-Celtic) 85% -
Welsh (Welsh) 10%
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American (Anglo-American) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Cardigan
Famous individuals with the name include the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Brudenell, a British Army officer known for leading the Charge of the Light Brigade; the American singer-songwriter Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, whose real name is Will Oldham but sometimes associated with the name; and the Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, who has Welsh heritage connected to the region of Cardigan.
Cardigan Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.