Valley of the thistles
A rare English surname-turned-given name derived from a place name. It likely combines the Old English 'carr' or 'cardu', referring to thistles, with 'dael', meaning valley.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Cardale in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL quarterback and Ohio State national champion
