BABY NAMES · BOY
Calum
Means “dove”
Scottish origin
Calum is the Scottish Gaelic form of Columba, from the Latin for dove. Saint Columba was an Irish monk who helped spread Christianity in Scotland.
NAME NUMBER
5
A name full of movement, curiosity and fresh air.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Cal
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Calum means "dove". It is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
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