ThinkabaraCallum: meaning and origin
Callum
“Dove; from Saint Columba”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 6 · 2
- Starts with
- C
About the name Callum
Callum is a boy’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “dove; from Saint Columba”. Names from Scottish Gaelic and Scottish places and clans — like Isla, Logan, Callum and Ainsley.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names, names that mean peace.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scottish names
- Angus 👦One strength · Scottish
- Cameron 🧒Crooked nose · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
Sibling name ideas (Scottish, girls)
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
More boy names starting with C
- Caleb 👦Faithful, devoted · Hebrew
- Calvin 👦Bald · Latin
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Charles 👦Free man · German
- Chidi 👦God exists (Igbo) · African
- Christian 👦Follower of Christ · Latin
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
- Cillian 👦Little church; also bright-headed · Irish
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Callum mean?
Callum is a name of Scottish origin. It means: dove; from Saint Columba.
Is Callum a boy or girl name?
Callum is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Callum have?
Callum has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.