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What does Calum mean?
Scottish: Derived from the Gaelic word for 'dove'.. Calum comes from the Gaelic name 'Columba', meaning 'dove', which symbolizes peace. It is a traditional Scottish name.
Is Calum a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Calum in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Calum in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Calum suit?
Classic
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Calum’s Daycare Verdict
As Calum settles in for breakfast, the other dogs whisper, "A dog named Dove? Hope he doesn't expect us to flock together for morning cuddles!"
Names similar to Calum
Aadarsh — Indian name meaning 'ideal' or 'model'.Aaran — Variant of Aaron, meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'.Aaric — Variant of Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler' in Old Norse.Aaron — Exalted or high mountain.Aarron — Variant of Aaron, meaning 'mountain of strength'.Aavya — Sanskrit name meaning 'first rays of light'.Abbas — Means 'lion' in Arabic; also a name of a historical figure.Abbot — A title for the head of a monastery, derived from the Latin 'abbas'.