Irish

Carthach

Pronounced KAR-hakhShare

Meaning: Loving

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Carthach is an old Irish personal name meaning loving. Two early Irish saints bear it, giving the affectionate meaning a documented historical setting.

Spellings & variants

  • Carthage

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Carthach comes from Irish.

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