The surname Cattell has a fascinating history, particularly for individuals of Irish descent. This surname is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cathail," which means "son of Cattell." The prefix "Mac" indicates "son of," and "Cathail" is a personal name that translates to "battle." In ancient Ireland, surnames were not commonly used, and instead, individuals were identified by a combination of their given name and their father's name. However, as the population grew and communities expanded, the use of surnames became more necessary for identification purposes. The Cattell family, like many others, likely adopted their surname during the 12th to the 16th centuries when the process of surname adoption was taking place in Ireland. During this time, clans and families began to adopt fixed surnames to distinguish themselves from one another. It is important to note that the spelling of surnames was not standardized until much later. Therefore, variations of the Cattell surname can be found, such as Caddell or Cadell. Over the years, individuals with the surname Cattell migrated from Ireland to various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Today, there are still individuals with Irish heritage who proudly bear the surname Cattell and continue to celebrate their rich ancestry.
I'm Bóru Cattell, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Cattell allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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