Cadfan

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GenderBoyOriginWelshSay itKAD-vanPopularityextremely rare
Pronounced KAD-van

About the name Cadfan

Cadfan was a Breton prince turned monk who founded a monastery on the sacred island of Bardsey in Wales. Distinctly Welsh and strong-sounding, it's a rugged, memorable pick.

Adventurous yet devout, drawn to remote, sacred places.

Fun fact

Bardsey Island, which he settled, became known as 'the island of 20,000 saints' for its many pilgrim burials.

Nicknames for Cadfan

Cad

Variations

Cadvan

Famous people named Cadfan

  • Saint Cadfan (founder of Bardsey Abbey)

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