Callum Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Callum means dove. From Scottish Gaelic Calum, from Latin columba, meaning dove

Callum is the Scottish form of Colm, itself from the Latin columba, meaning dove. The name was spread through the influence of Saint Columba, who brought Christianity to Scotland from Iona in the sixth century. For many centuries it was used mainly in Scotland, but in the late twentieth century it gained widespread popularity throughout the English-speaking world. Calum is the older Gaelic spelling, and the form with two l's is the more modern. The name is soft, friendly and approachable, and its peaceful dove meaning gives it a gentle significance.

Variants of Callum

CalumCallamColm

Well-known people named Callum

Callum Turner.

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