Caolán

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Caolán is derived from the Irish word "caol," meaning "slender." It can also be interpreted as "little church" or "little narrow one."
Pronunciation
KEE-lan
The name is pronounced "KAY-lawn" in English-speaking countries, and "KWEY-lawn" in Ireland and the UK.
Popularity
Caolán is not a very common name outside of Ireland, but it has been steadily rising in popularity in recent years. It is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States, but it is a popular choice in Ireland and the UK.

cartoon of the name Caolán
Cartoon of Caolán

Caolán Name meanings & History

Caolán is derived from the Irish word "caol," meaning "slender." It can also be interpreted as "little church" or "little narrow one.". From Irish caol meaning "slender" combined with the diminutive suffix -án. Caolán is primarily used as a boy's name in Ireland and other English-speaking countries. It may also be used as a unisex name in some cases.

Zodiac Sign of Caolán: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Caolán:

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

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

O: Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate

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

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

Caolán is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Caolán include Irish football player Caolan Rafferty, and Irish musician Caolan Fitzsimons.

Related Names to Caolán

Other names related to Caolán include Caolan, Callan, and Cillian.

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