Cardinal

vivid red bird and church color

GenderBoyOriginLatin ('cardo,' hinge, principal')Say itKAR-dih-nulPopularityrare as a first name
Pronounced KAR-dih-nul

About the name Cardinal

Cardinal is a bold, vivid red named for both the striking songbird and the robes of Catholic clergy. It's a commanding, vibrant color name.

commanding, vibrant, and quietly dignified

Fun fact

The cardinal bird was named for its resemblance to the red robes worn by Catholic cardinals.

Nicknames for Cardinal

CardiDino

Variations

CardiDinal

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