| Meaning | bright-headed |
| Origin | Gaelic, Irish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Callahan |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Cal-la-han |
About Callahan
Bold and spirited, this surname-as-first-name choice radiates confidence and character. It breaks from traditional feminine naming patterns while maintaining charm and appeal. The name suggests someone who won't be confined by expectations or limited by conventions. Strong and memorable, it ensures its bearer won't fade into the background. It carries an adventurous spirit, perfect for a child who will forge her own path. The name offers no obvious nickname, encouraging use of the full form and maintaining its impact. It works beautifully for families valuing heritage and tradition while embracing contemporary naming practices. This choice signals strength, independence, and a touch of rebellious spirit. It belongs to someone who will lead rather than follow, who will question rather than accept, who will create rather than conform. For parents seeking something truly distinctive that still feels approachable and warm, this delivers magnificently.
Nicknames for Callahan
| Cal |
| Callie |
| Lally |
| Han |
Famous People Named Callahan
| Callahan Walsh | Criminal investigator and co-founder of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children |
| Callahan F. Lord | American attorney and judge |
| Callahan Bright | Singer-songwriter |
| Callahan O'Keefe | Author and journalist |
| Callahan Young | Ballerina |
| Callahan T. Jones | Political strategist |
| Callahan Murray | Humanitarian activist |
| Callahan Cousins | Professional surfer |
| Callahan Reimers | Dancer and choreographer |
| Callahan M. Condon | Professor of law |
| Callahan Duggan | Historian and writer |
| Callahan Brown | Photographer |
| Callahan Seltzer | Visual artist |
| Callahan Welch | Filmmaker |
| Callahan George | Entrepreneur and activist |
| Callahan Star | Chef and restaurateur |
| Callahan Beale | Sports commentator |
| Callahan Davis | Music producer |
| Callahan Price | Environmental scientist |
| Callahan Wagner | Fashion designer |
Characters Named Callahan
| Callahan Kent | Character from a superhero comic series |
| Callahan Hart | Protagonist in a mystery novel |
| Callahan Anderson | Space explorer in a science fiction story |
| Callahan Morgan | Spy in a thriller novel |
| Callahan Rivers | Adventurer in a fantasy book |
| Callahan Bailey | Teen detective in a young adult novel |
| Callahan Hayes | Time traveler in a speculative fiction tale |
| Callahan Taylor | Historical figure in a romance novel |
| Callahan Bennett | Magical apprentice in a fantasy series |
| Callahan Robinson | Explorer in a steampunk narrative |
| Callahan Reed | Survivor in a post-apocalyptic story |
| Callahan Stone | Vampire character in a paranormal romance |
| Callahan Fox | Pirate captain in a swashbuckling adventure |
| Callahan West | Cyberpunk hacker in a dystopian setting |
| Callahan Montgomery | Musician in a coming-of-age novel |
| Callahan Greene | Time-traveling scientist in a sci-fi story |
| Callahan Foster | Detective in a crime thriller |
| Callahan Brooks | Witch in a fantasy saga |
| Callahan Blackwood | Sorceress in a magical world |
| Callahan Spencer | Historical figure in a historical fiction tale |