Callum
Dove
GenderBoyOriginCelticSay itKAL-umPopularityRising
Pronounced KAL-um
About the name Callum
Though Scottish Gaelic in root, it is widely used throughout the Celtic world. It is soft, approachable, and evokes the imagery of peace and gentleness.
Callum is gentle and peaceful, carrying a calm presence that puts others at ease.
Fun fact
Callum comes from the Latin 'columba,' meaning dove, the same root as Saint Columba, a famous Irish missionary.
Nicknames for Callum
Cal
Variations
CalumColm
Famous people named Callum
- Callum Turner (actor)
- Callum Hudson-Odoi (footballer)