Life-giving or vital
Derived from the Latin name Vitalis, it signifies life and vitality. It was historically used as a name to celebrate the gift of life and was common among early Christians in the Roman Empire.
Less common today
Vidal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,153 in 1993.
Renowned American writer and public intellectual
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Spanish professional footballer
Influential French geographer
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).