Cade


Cade was originally an English surname. It can stem from Anglo Saxon cada meaning "swelling; lump," which may have been a nickname for a stout person. It also may come from Old French cade meaning cask or barrel; indicating a cooper. In Middle English, cade meant "pet; domestic animal" which could have been used as a nickname for a soft, mild-mannered person. In modern usage it is often a nickname for Caden.
See Also: Cayde, Cade (girl), Caden (boy)

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