Cashel
Meaning of Cashel
Cashel, a masculine given name of Irish origin, derives from the Old Irish term “Caiseal,” signifying “stone fort” or “castle,” and takes its provenance from the historic Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary. In its authentic phonetic rendering (/kɑˈhɛl/), the name has maintained a modest yet discernible presence in the United States, first entering the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000 names in the early 2000s and most recently registering 30 occurrences in 2024 (rank 894). This demographic trajectory, marked by a peak of 48 occurrences in 2020 (rank 870) and subsequent minor fluctuations, illustrates a pattern of parental preference for names that balance distinctiveness with a foundation in historical tradition. Beyond its etymological roots, Cashel carries connotations of resilience and ecclesiastical heritage, evoking both the fortifications of early medieval Ireland and the missionary endeavours associated with St. Patrick. Within an Anglo-American naming landscape that prizes both phonetic clarity and cultural depth, Cashel thus stands as a compelling example of the enduring appeal of Celtic nomenclature.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as KAH-shel (/kɑˈhɛl/)
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