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Caldwell

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Caldwell is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Caldwell is an English surname turned given name, meaning 'cold spring' or 'cold well'.”. It currently ranks #6209 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1918.

Letters8
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Caldwell Means

Caldwell is an English surname turned given name, meaning 'cold spring' or 'cold well'.

The Story of Caldwell

This name, etched onto old English springs, whispers of a deep, clear strength that has waited centuries for your son.

Caldwell began as a surname in England, describing someone who lived near a 'cold spring' or 'cold well,' a source of pure, vital water. This name first appeared in records around the early 1900s, initially as a surname, before transitioning to a given name in the early twentieth century, carrying its cool, elemental meaning across the Atlantic.

Imagine whispering 'Caldwell' into your son's ear. It carries a steady, reliable resonance, like the deep, cool water from a hidden spring. It's a name that feels grounded, a promise of dependable presence and quiet fortitude for your child.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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Famous Namesakes

  • Erskine Caldwell

    American author of novels and short stories

Personality Traits

StrongReliableIndependentPractical

Peak Year

#21 in 1918

Total Births

621

First Recorded

1906

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