Cally name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Usage: Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cally c(al)-ly
Meaning: Warrior, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man, Manly, Protector and Dove
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What does Cally mean?

Cally is variant of recent Callister. Callister is English cognate of Alexander. Queer unisex name Cally is used in Finnish, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish is rooted from Irish, English, Latin, Scottish and Gaelic languages.

Cally is short of Calum. Calum is variation of ever lasting, admired and saintly Malcolm. Of Latin and Celtic origin, Queer Calum, Calum means "Dove" is used in Scottish and English.

How do I pronounce Cally?

Two syllabled Cally is pronounced as c(al)-ly.

Variants of Cally

Callister, Alexander, Al, Alastair, Alister, Alek, Davidalexander, Alexanderjames, Adalbert, Adalbrecht, Ali, Alla

How popular is the name Cally?

Cally was a common name in United States. Over 1711 babies have been named Cally since 1948. When at its peak in 1990,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 67 years.

Cally is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 703 on girl names chart when 33 babies were named Cally.

Over 388 babies in England and Wales have been named Cally. Also, in France, the name has been in use since 1997 and has secured the place in top 2000 names.

In 2013, it ranked 1275th when 34 girls were named Cally. Over 253 babies in France have been named Cally.

Also, Cally is a familiar name in England, DR Congo, Canada, South Africa and Australia.

At least, 3000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2023760114
2022103339
2021758014
2020718615
2018978410
2017783414
2016797714
2015892112
2014729516
2013736516
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Cally in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands55125
Sweden552346
Norway55235
Denmark5020

What numerology tells about Cally?

Number 1 reveals your positive attitude and originality. Your heart is as big as a mountain. Focus on what's important to you rather than focusing on making other people content. You are a disciplined person is what number 8 as your expression number as to say about you. You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. Everybody loves you for your artistic nature and expressive attitude.

Looking for a name like Cally? Please go through the following names

  •  Lumina means Luminous is of Latin origin, a girl name is largely used in Swedish, Danish and Finnish
  •  Hill - Originated from English and Hebrew, Popular and Perpetual Hill generally bestowed upon both genders, Hill means "To Praise" is used mainly in Finnish and Swedish. Hill is diminutive of Hillel.
  •  Chrissa - Outlandish Chrissa has its origin in Latin, Chrissa means "Christian Woman and Anointed Christian" and is largely used in English is used as a girl name. Chrissa is diminutive of Christina.
  •  Marney - Unorthodox Marneys origin is Hebrew and Latin is notably used in Scandinavian used as a girl name, meaning of Marney is "Sailor of the Sea"
  •  Sorenza - The Sorenza means "Arise" has origin in Latin

Middle names for Cally

Below are booming and well-liked middle names we think go particularly well with Cally:

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Sibling Names for Cally

If you have chosen the name "Cally" for your newborn, congratulations! Now comes the fun part - deciding on a sibling name that complements and harmonizes with it. Here are some ideas to help you find the perfect match for your little one.

Names for Cally's sister

Brother for Cally

Famous people named Cally

  • Cally Hamilton in Frankenstein as Actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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