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Galahad

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAL-uh-had /ˈɡæl.ə.hæd/Medium

Meaning: Galahad is the name of the noblest knight of King Arthur's Round Table, the achiever of the Holy Grail. Its exact roots are debated, with links proposed to Welsh forms or to a biblical place name, Gilead. A legendary name, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A chivalrous legend-name: Galahad was the purest knight of King Arthur's court (said 'GAL-uh-had') — noble and storied.
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Origin LowArthurian, Welsh
MeaningGalahad is the name of the noblest knight of King Arthur's Round Table, the achiever of the Holy Grail. Its exact roots are debated, with links proposed to Welsh forms or to a biblical place name, Gilead. A legendary name, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12877
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Galahad is the name of the noblest knight of Arthurian romance, son of Lancelot and the achiever of the Holy Grail. Its roots are debated, with links to Welsh forms or the biblical Gilead. A legendary, storied pick (said 'GAL-uh-had').

As a given name it is very rare in the U.S. Rare, legendary, and noble.

Did you know? Galahad was the knight who achieved the Holy Grail in Arthurian legend — a byword for purity and honor (said 'GAL-uh-had'). His name's exact roots are debated, which we note.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Galahad — Arthurian knight; roots debated

Variations

GalathGwalchmai

Nicknames

GalHal

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If you like Galahad…

Lancelot— a fellow Arthurian knight name
Tristan— a like legendary chivalric pick
Percival— a shared Grail-quest companion name
Arthur— the king whose court Galahad served

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Galahad mean?

Galahad is the name of the purest knight in Arthurian legend; its exact roots are debated, with links to Welsh forms or the biblical Gilead.

How do you pronounce Galahad?

It's said GAL-uh-had /ˈɡæl.ə.hæd/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Galahad a boy or girl name?

Galahad is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Galahad?

Galahad is a very rare name in the U.S.

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