Carthage Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carthage Name at a Glance

Name	Carthage
Meaning	The anglicized form of the Irish Carthach, which is a variant of Caradoc. The Irish St. Carthach, also known as St Carthage, founded an early 7th century monastery at Lismore, County Waterford.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Carthage Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carthage means “The anglicized form of the Irish Carthach, which is a variant of Caradoc. The Irish St. Carthach, also known as St Carthage, founded an early 7th century monastery at Lismore, County Waterford”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carthage Name Origin

Our database records Carthage under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carthage a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carthage is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carthage

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