Cavell is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from the surname Cave. The name was traditionally passed down through generations as a family name before gaining popularity as a given name in recent times. It is often associated with the nursing profession due to its connection with Edith Cavell, a British nurse who served during World War I and became a national heroine after being executed by German forces for helping Allied soldiers escape occupied Belgium.
The name Cavell experienced a notable dip in popularity between 1980 and 1987 with only one birth registered during this period. It then resurged from 2006 onwards, with the highest number of births recorded in 2010 (eight). Overall, there were 34 babies named Cavell born over this span of time.