Kallum

Meaning dove
Origin English, Gaelic, Irish, Scottish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Kal-lum

About Kallum

Kallum modernizes a classic with style, offering parents the best of tradition and contemporary flair through its distinctive spelling. The doubled consonant creates visual impact that sets this name apart on paper while maintaining the familiar, friendly sound parents love. Kallum projects approachability and strength simultaneously—it's a name you'd trust on a friend, a teammate, a leader. The hard "K" opening gives it punch and presence, ensuring it stands out in roll calls and introductions without seeming contrived. This spelling variation appeals to parents who want something recognizable yet unique, avoiding the sea of identical names while steering clear of overly creative territory. Kallum ages remarkably well, equally appropriate for a toddler learning to write his name and a professional signing important documents. The name offers nickname flexibility while being perfectly functional on its own. It works across diverse cultural contexts, requiring no translation or complex explanation. Kallum suggests someone confident in his identity, someone who honors tradition while forging his own path. For parents wanting a name that balances familiarity with individuality, Kallum hits the mark precisely.

Variations of Name Kallum

Callum
Kaleb
Kalvin
Karl
Keith

Nicknames for Kallum

Kal
Lum
Kalli
Kam
Kay
Kallum

Famous People Named Kallum

Kallum HigginbothamScottish footballer
Kallum WatkinsEnglish rugby league player
Kallum LathamAustralian rugby player
Kallum KeaneEnglish professional footballer
Kallum HillScottish cricketer
Kallum SmithEnglish boxer
Kallum HarkerEnglish footballer
Kallum HaighBritish actor
Kallum MantackEnglish footballer
Kallum GavalScottish footballer
Kallum GriffithsEnglish footballer
Kallum EnnisEnglish cricketer
Kallum BrainAustralian rules footballer
Kallum MannesAustralian rugby player
Kallum LockEnglish cricketer
Kallum RichardsonEnglish footballer
Kallum HicksBritish musician
Kallum WateneNew Zealand rugby league player
Kallum AishAustralian rules footballer
Kallum WilsonEnglish footballer

Characters Named Kallum

Kallum Brocklehurstcharacter in the book "The Jewel" by Amy Ewing
Kallum Cartwrightcharacter in the video game "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare"
Kallum Winterscharacter in the TV show "Waterloo Road"
Kallum Fishercharacter in the TV show "Casualty"
Kallum Spicercharacter in the book "Black Hearts" by Karina Halle
Kallum Blakecharacter in the TV show "River City"
Kallum Downtoncharacter in the book "The Sweetest Thing" by Judith McNaught
Kallum Corbettcharacter in the TV show "Emmerdale"
Kallum Donovancharacter in the book "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan
Kallum Knightcharacter in the TV show "Doctors"
Kallum Hansoncharacter in the book "A Matter of Time" by Mary Calmes
Kallum O'Sheacharacter in the TV show "Hollyoaks"
Kallum Shankscharacter in the TV show "Still Game"
Kallum Griffithscharacter in the book "Spookygirl" by Jill Baguchinsky
Kallum Zanecharacter in the TV show "The Only Way Is Essex"
Kallum Dancercharacter in the book "Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Jones
Kallum Smartcharacter in the TV show "Mount Pleasant"
Kallum Greencharacter in the book "Not That Kind of Girl" by Siobhan Vivian
Kallum Mooneycharacter in the TV show "Waterloo Road"
Kallum Hawkinscharacter in the book "Trickster's Queen" by Tamora Pierce

Other Popular Names Beginning with K

Kaleb
Kane
Kiaan
Kai
Kylo
Khari
Knowledge
Khai
Kyaire
Kody