Calum
Meaning of Calum
Calum is a traditional Scottish Gaelic name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is pronounced as KAL-uhm (/ˈkæləm/) in the Scottish Gaelic language. The name Calum is a variation of Callum and both forms are commonly used. In the United States, Calum has been steadily increasing in popularity over the past few decades. Although it hasn't reached the top ranks, it remains a charming choice for parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their baby boy. With its rich Scottish heritage and pleasant sound, Calum is sure to make a memorable impression.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as KAL-uhm (/ˈkæləm/)
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Notable People Named Calum
| Calum Scott is an English singer and songwriter who gained fame after competing on Britain's Got Talent and releasing a successful cover of Robyn's "Dancing on My Own." |
| Calum Daniel Willock is a former professional footballer who played as a forward, representing the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team internationally. |
| Calum Ferrie is an English professional footballer and goalkeeper for Scottish Championship club Queen's Park. |
| Calum Milan Best is a British-American television personality, the only child of footballer George Best, and the chairman of the Dorking Wanderers women's team. |
| Calum Thomas Hood is an Australian musician and member of the pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, which has achieved significant commercial success since 2014. |
| Calum Worthy is a Canadian actor, writer, and producer known for his roles in Disney Channel's Austin & Ally and Netflix's American Vandal, among others, and has won several awards for his performances. |
| Calum Alistair MacDonald is a Scottish former politician and Member of Parliament for Western Isles from 1987 to 2005, known for his service in the Labour Party and as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland from 1997 to 1999. |
| Calum MacRae is a former head coach of the Scotland rugby 7s team and currently serves as the defence coach for Benetton. |
| Calum MacDonald is a musician and founding member of the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, known for his role as percussionist and primary songwriter alongside his brother Rory from 1973 to 2018. |
| Calum Semple - Malcolm Gracie "Calum" Semple is a British physician and academic, known for his work as a Professor of Child Health and Outbreak Medicine at the University of Liverpool and as a consultant respiratory paediatrician at Alder Hey Children's Hospital Liverpool. |
| Calum Waters is an English professional rugby union player known for his role as a Scrum-half for the RFU Championship team Hartpury University. |
