Calhoun

Calhoun Meaning & Origin

About Calhoun
The name "Calhoun" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic words "cal" meaning "hard" or "strong" and "chù" meaning "hound" or "dog." Therefore, the name "Calhoun" can be interpreted to mean "hardy hound" or "strong dog." It is a surname that is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as strength, resilience, and loyalty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Calhoun are male.

Calhoun Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE0 L HH UW1 N
🌐 IPA
/kæˈlhun/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calhoun in Braille

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

The name Calhoun in braille

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

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

The name Calhoun in sign language

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