Chad
Chad comes from the Old English "Ceadda," meaning warlike or defender. Saint Chad (died 672) was a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon bishop of Lichfield. Chad was a top-100 American name from 1965 to 1990, peaking at #25 in 1972. The peak was so concentrated that Chad now reads as definitively 1970s. The country of Chad (in Africa) gave the name geographic weight. Chad is a male name of Old English origin that means "Warlike, defender". Brisk, 70s, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Chads tend to be confident. US peaked #25 in 1972. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Chad include Saint Chad (bishop), Chad (African country), Chadwick Boseman (actor). Common variations and related forms of Chad include Chadd (variant), Chadwick (elaboration), Chaddy (nickname).