Tad
Tad is a name of American origin, and the meaning of Tad is ‘praise’. It is a diminutive of the name Thaddeus who was one of Christ’s 12 apostles. It is also believed to have a Gaelic origin and means ‘heart’. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Tadhg. The name was popular between 1960 and 1969 in America. A noteworthy person to share this name is Tad Dorgan, an American cartoonist known for his cartoon panel and comic strip ‘Indoor Sports’ and ‘Judge Rummy’.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
gift of God
Origin
Diminutive of Thaddeus, Aramaic
Numerology
T is for treasure, of your friendship.
A is for altruism, the unselfish you.
D is for dazzle, the sparkle of you.
Lucky
Tad lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Tad
- Thomas "Tad" Lincoln son of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln
- Robert Paul "Tad" Williams American fantasy and science fiction novelist
- Tad Doyle American musician of grunge band Tad
- Thomas Aloysius "Tad" Dorgan American cartoonist
- Tad Kubler American guitarist of band The Hold Steady
Tad in Pop Culture
- "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!" 2004 movie
- Thaddeus "Tad" James Martin character in soap "All My Children"
- Wayne Terrance "Tad" Reeves character on Australian soap "Neighbours"
