Callaghan

Callaghan Meaning & Origin

About Callaghan
The name "Callaghan" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Ceallacháin," meaning "descendant of Ceallachán." Ceallachán is a diminutive form of the Gaelic name "Ceallach," which translates to "bright-headed" or "warrior." The name "Callaghan" is often associated with individuals who are strong-willed, courageous, and possess leadership qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Callaghan are male.

Callaghan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 75.86% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLKN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L AH0 HH AE0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæləhæn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Callaghan in Braille

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

The name Callaghan in braille

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

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

The name Callaghan in sign language

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