Cardinal Name Origin

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Name Origin

The name 'Cardinal' originates from the Latin 'cardinalis', meaning 'principal' or 'essential'. It is used as both a surname and a given name, often associated with the high-ranking church official in Catholic tradition, or as a metaphorical term for importance or centrality.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Cardinal each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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