Callahan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Callahan means "bright-headed" or "warrior" in Gaelic.
Pronunciation
KAL-ə-han
The name Callahan is pronounced as "KAH-luh-hawn."
Popularity
Callahan is not a very common name, but it is gradually gaining popularity. According to DefineName, in the United States, the name Callahan ranked #594 in popularity for boys in 2021. It was not in the top 1000 names for girls.

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Callahan Name meanings & History

The name Callahan is of Irish origin. It comes from the Gaelic name "O'Ceallachain," which means "descendant of Ceallachan." Ceallachan is a Gaelic name that means "bright-headed.". Callahan means "bright-headed" or "warrior" in Gaelic. From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Ceallacháin, itself from the given name Cellachán. Callahan can be used as a first name or a last name. It is a favorite of parents who are looking for a strong, unique, and meaningful name for their children.

Zodiac Sign of Callahan: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Callahan:

C: Clever,Cute,Chatty,Copycat,Choice,Curious,Candid

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry

L: Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Luscious,Liaison,Languid,Lover

H: Heart's Desire,Hope,Hyper,Haggle,Hobnobbing

N: Nagging,Nice,Neurosis,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Nitpicking

Callahan is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are a few notable people with the name Callahan, like Liam Callahan (American soccer player), Tim Callahan (American author), and John Callahan (American actor).

2.) Callahan (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) spiritual

Other Forms: Cal, Calahan, Calihan, Callie


3.) Callahan (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) descendant of Ceallachen.

Other Forms: Calaghan, Calahan, Callaghan, Kallaghan, Kallahan


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