Cashel

The name Cashel is derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'caiseal', meaning 'stone fort' or 'circular stone fortress'. This term refers to a type of ancient Irish fortification. The most famous association is with the Rock of Cashel (Carraig Phádraig) in County Tipperary, Ireland, which was historically the seat of the Kings of Munster and later an important ecclesiastical center. The name therefore carries strong historical and geographical connotations within Ireland.

While primarily a place name, Cashel has been used as a given name, particularly in Ireland, reflecting a tradition of naming children after significant local landmarks or ancestral territories. Its usage as a personal name is less common than its geographical counterpart but has seen some adoption, especially among those with Irish heritage seeking a distinctive and historically rich name.