Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 03, 2024

Chadwick

US Popularity Rank: 7445

Origin: British

Meaning: Ceadda's dairy farm; Warrior's town; Battle leader of a small creek

Chadwick is a male-given name of British origin. This unique name is said to derive from places in Lancashire and Worcestershire. Thanks to these associations, Chadwick has been found to have multiple meanings, such as "Ceadda's dairy farm," “warrior’s town,” and a “battle leader of a small creek.” Often shortened to "Chad," Chadwick became popularised by the late Chadwick Boseman. A well-loved and charismatic star of Marvel's Black Panther, Chadwick popularised and offered some much-needed love to the name's long-form. From its humble beginnings as an English town to Hollywood's center stage, baby Chadwick is sure to have a life of well-earned success.