Cardinal Name Origin
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American (Western) 60%
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French (European) 30%
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Italian (European) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Cardinal
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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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.
Name Trends
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).