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Cascade

♂ Boy

Pronounced kas-KAYD /kæsˈkeɪd/High

Meaning: The English word 'cascade' — a small, steep waterfall — from the Italian 'cascata' (via French), 'to fall.' A fresh, flowing nature word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Cascade — the English word, 'a small waterfall' (said 'kas-KAYD'). A flowing English nature word-name, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningThe English word 'cascade' — a small, steep waterfall — from the Italian 'cascata' (via French), 'to fall.' A fresh, flowing nature word-name.

History & Origin

Cascade is the English word 'cascade' — a small waterfall; a flowing nature word-name (said 'kas-KAYD').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and fresh.

Did you know? Cascade is a nature word-name straight from the falls — a small, rushing waterfall — carrying a sense of movement and fresh energy (said 'kas-KAYD').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Cascade — English word 'cascade' (a waterfall)

Variations

Kaskade

Nicknames

Cass

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cascade mean?

Cascade is the English word for a small, steep waterfall — from the Italian 'cascata', 'to fall' — used as a nature name.

How do you pronounce Cascade?

It's said kas-KAYD /kæsˈkeɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cascade a boy or girl name?

Here Cascade is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Cascade?

Cascade is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.