What is the origin of the name Galahad?

Galahad is a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Galahad?

Galahad is currently ranked #12877 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Galahad?

Galahad is pronounced GAL-uh-had.

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Galahad

GAL-uh-had

Popularity

#12877

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

Peak Year

#5 in 2024

First Recorded

2024

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A legendary knight of the Round Table. Meaning unclear, but connected to the Welsh word 'gwalch', meaning 'falcon'.

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Gal Had

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

Sir Galahad
One of the Knights of the Round Table.

Nicknames

Gal Had

Similar Names

Arthur Lancelot Percival Tristan

Personality Traits

HonorableCourageousNoblePure

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