Calder

Calder Meaning & Origin

About Calder
The name "Calder" is of Scottish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "caol" meaning "narrow" or "strait," and "dobhar" meaning "water." As a result, the name can be interpreted as "from the narrow water" or "dweller by the narrow stream." It is often associated with individuals who possess a strong sense of independence, creativity, and adaptability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Calder are male.

Calder Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 L D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔldər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calder in Braille

Here's how to represent Calder in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Calder in braille

How to Spell the Name Calder in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Calder using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Calder in sign language

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