Castle

The name Castle is of English origin and it means "fortress". It has a strong and powerful sound to it, which reflects its meaning. The name Castle is derived from the Old French word "castel", which also means "fortress". This word was used to describe a fortified tower or castle. The use of the name Castle as a given name is relatively recent. It began to be used more frequently in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s, possibly inspired by popular culture references such as the television show "Castle" which aired from 2009 to 2016. Some famous people with the name Castle include the American actor Jonathan Cake, who was born with the surname Castle but later changed it, and the English cricketer Tom Curran whose full name is Thomas James Castle Curran.