Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Callum
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Callum.
Primary meaning
Dove (Scottish form of Columba)
Pronunciation: KAL-um
Profile summary
Scottish form of Columba, from Latin 'columba' meaning 'dove.' Saint Columba (c. 521-597) was an Irish missionary who spread Christianity in Scotland. Very popular in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora. The current meaning shown for this name is Dove (Scottish form of Columba). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAL-um. It is listed alongside the related form Calum. Callum appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Callum is currently cataloged under Scottish (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Dove (Scottish form of Columba).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Scottish (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Callum is grouped as a classic girl name. Related form for this profile: Calum. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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