Chad from the Old English name Ceadda which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh cad "battle". This was the name of a 7th-century English saint. Borne primarily by Catholics, it was a rare name until the 1960s when it started to become more common amongst the general population. This is also the name of a country in Africa, though it originates from a different source.
Saintly namesake: Chad of Mercia was a 7th-century bishop and missionary in Anglo-Saxon England, remembered for his humility and leadership as Bishop of Lichfield and York. (March 2 · 7th century)
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