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Caldwell

KAHLD-well

Popularity

#6209

rising

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

621

Peak Year

#21 in 1918

First Recorded

1906

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Erskine Caldwell

    American author of novels and short stories

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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