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Callum

Boy · Scottish Gaelic
callum · 2 beats
ModernCelticAnglo-SaxonBiblicalVirtueSweet spotnickname: Cal
Meaning
Dove; a Scottish form of Calum with gentle, peaceable warmth.
The vibe

Callum is hillside calm. Modern and soft, he is thoughtful, articulate, and the friend who steadies a room.

Quick questions

Is Callum a boy's or a girl's name?
Callum is a boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin.

What is a good nickname for Callum?
Cal is the natural nickname for Callum.

How popular is Callum?
Callum sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.

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