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Callaghan

Pronunciation: [ k-AL-uhh-an ]

Girl Name #15,452 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Callaghan is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AL-uhh-an.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#15,452
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cal Cay Calie Callie

Also a Boy Name

Callaghan is also used as a boy name, ranked #3457.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Callaghan

Is Callaghan a boy or girl name?
Callaghan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #15452. As a boy name, it is ranked #3457. Callaghan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Callaghan?
Callaghan is pronounced k-AL-uhh-an.
How popular is the name Callaghan?
Callaghan is currently ranked #15452 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Callaghan?
Common nicknames for Callaghan include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Callie.
Is Callaghan a common or rare name?
Callaghan is an uncommon name, ranked #15452 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Callaghan

Callaghan is a girl name .

Is Callaghan a boy or girl name? Callaghan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,452 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,457. Callaghan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Callaghan is currently ranked #15,452 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Callaghan include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Callie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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

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