Calum
KAL-uhm
Popularity
#906
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
3,188
Peak Year
#303 in 2022
First Recorded
1978
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Scottish Gaelic form of Columba, meaning 'dove'.
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Numerology
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Calum Worthy
Canadian actor, writer, and producer.
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