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Cal

Pronunciation: [ k-AL ]

Girl Name #64,783 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cal is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AL.

Parents who love the name Cal often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#64,783
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Cal is also used as a boy name, ranked #671.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cal

Is Cal a boy or girl name?
Cal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64783. As a boy name, it is ranked #671. Cal is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Cal?
Cal is pronounced k-AL.
How popular is the name Cal?
Cal is currently ranked #64783 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Cal a common or rare name?
Cal is an uncommon name, ranked #64783 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cal

Cal is a girl name .

Is Cal a boy or girl name? Cal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,783 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #671. Cal is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cal is currently ranked #64,783 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cal include Callie, Cali, Calliope, Calista, Calla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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