Caledon

Caledon Meaning & Origin

About Caledon
The name "Caledon" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Latin word "Caledonia," which was the ancient Roman name for Scotland. It is believed to mean "hard or tough" in reference to the rugged and challenging nature of the Scottish landscape. As a name, Caledon often symbolizes strength, resilience, and a connection to Scottish heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Caledon are male.

Caledon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 D AA0 N
🌐 IPA
/caledon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caledon in Braille

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

The name Caledon in braille

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

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

The name Caledon in sign language

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