Cael
KAYL
Gender-neutral · Irish
Meaning: Slender, fair, mighty
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Kael
Gender-neutral · Irish · Short name
- Meaning
- Slender, fair, mighty warrior
- Pronunciation
- KAYL
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Irish and Celtic; meaning debated, often slender or fair.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Irish, Celtic, English
Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
CaelIrish
Irish-rooted form.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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