Find out how popular the first name Cherod has been for the last 1 years (from 1991 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cherod by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Cherod is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Cherod.

The history of the first name Cherod

The given name Cherod is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language of the British Isles. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic words "ker" meaning "heat" or "ardor" and "rod" meaning "wanderer" or "traveler". Together, these root words suggest a meaning along the lines of "passionate wanderer" or "ardent traveler".

In its earliest recorded forms, the name was spelled as "Cerrod" or "Kerrod" in various ancient Celtic inscriptions and texts from around the 5th to 7th centuries AD. These early appearances of the name were found primarily in regions that are now parts of modern-day Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany in northwestern France.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Cerrod ap Gwyn, a Welsh chieftain and warrior who lived in the late 6th century. He is mentioned in several medieval Welsh genealogies and is said to have fought against Saxon invaders during the period of the Anglo-Saxon conquest of Britain.

Another notable historical figure with this name was Cherod the Wanderer, a Breton bard and minstrel who lived in the 10th century. According to legend, Cherod traveled extensively throughout Britain, Ireland, and parts of continental Europe, earning a reputation for his poetic songs and tales of adventure.

In the 12th century, there was a Cherod of Shrewsbury, an English monk and scribe who is credited with transcribing several important religious texts and chronicles during his time at the Shrewsbury Abbey in Shropshire, England.

During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Cherod Ricci (1528-1605) gained some fame for his religious artwork and frescoes, particularly those found in churches throughout Rome and the surrounding regions of Italy.

More recently, Cherod E. Wilmore (1888-1971) was an American educator and civil rights activist who worked to promote equal educational opportunities for African American students in the early 20th century. He served as the president of several historically Black colleges and universities in the United States.

While the name Cherod has maintained a presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to many other given names. Its unique Celtic origins and meanings related to passion, wanderlust, and adventure have likely contributed to its enduring, if infrequent, use over the centuries.

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