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Cardiff

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-dif /ˈkɑr.dɪf/Medium

Meaning: Cardiff is the capital city of Wales; its Welsh name (Caerdydd) is generally read as 'fort on the River Taff.' As a given name it is modern and rare, a place name with a strong Welsh flavor, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A place name: Cardiff is the capital of Wales, roughly 'fort on the Taff' (said 'KAR-dif'). Modern and rare.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningCardiff is the capital city of Wales; its Welsh name (Caerdydd) is generally read as 'fort on the River Taff.' As a given name it is modern and rare, a place name with a strong Welsh flavor, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12603 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales; the Welsh Caerdydd is read as 'fort on the River Taff.' Its given-name use is modern and rare, a place name with strong Welsh flavor, which we note. A crisp two-beat name (said 'KAR-dif').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, place-name, and distinctive.

Did you know? Cardiff is the capital of Wales, its Welsh name pointing to a 'fort on the River Taff.' As a first name it carries that bold, Welsh place-name energy — rare and distinctive (said 'KAR-dif').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Cardiff — Welsh capital; 'fort on the Taff'; place name

Variations

CardifKardiff

Nicknames

CardDiff

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cardiff mean?

Cardiff is the capital of Wales; its Welsh name is read as roughly 'fort on the River Taff.'

How do you pronounce Cardiff?

It's said KAR-dif /ˈkɑr.dɪf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cardiff a boy or girl name?

Here Cardiff is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Cardiff?

Cardiff is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.

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