Find out how popular the first name Cashel has been for the last 21 years (from 2003 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cashel by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Cashel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 39 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Cashel.

The history of the first name Cashel

The name Cashel has its origins in the Irish language and culture. It is derived from the old Irish word "caiseal", meaning a stone fort or circular stone ring fort. These structures were common in ancient Ireland and served as defensive fortifications and settlements.

Cashel is also the name of a town in County Tipperary, Ireland, which takes its name from the famous Rock of Cashel, an impressive group of medieval buildings and fortified structures located on a prominent limestone outcrop. The Rock of Cashel was the traditional seat of the kings of Munster and is one of Ireland's most visited historical sites.

The name Cashel is found in several ancient Irish texts and manuscripts, including the Annals of the Four Masters, which record the history of Ireland from the earliest times. In these texts, Cashel is often mentioned in connection with important events and figures in Irish history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cashel is from the 5th century AD, when it was the name of a king of Munster. Another notable early bearer of the name was Cormac mac Cuilennáin, the King of Munster and Bishop of Cashel, who lived in the 9th century AD and is known for his contributions to Irish literature and scholarship.

Over the centuries, several individuals have borne the name Cashel, including:

1. Cashel Hollywell (c. 1690 - c. 1738), an English dramatist and playwright.
2. Cashel Hoey (1828 - 1898), an Irish novelist and journalist.
3. Cashel Moylan (1737 - 1815), an Irish-American Catholic bishop and educator.
4. Cashel Buckingham (1796 - 1871), an English diplomat and politician.
5. Cashel Boyd (1801 - 1872), an Irish-American lawyer and politician.

While the name Cashel is primarily associated with Irish culture and history, it has also been adopted by individuals from other backgrounds, likely drawn to its unique sound and connection to ancient Irish heritage.

Data source

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