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Do you prefer Conor or Calum? Why?
Which meaning do you prefer?
Do you think people would always spell them Connor and Callum?
I know that these spellings are probably more familiar. But I really prefer Conor and Calum, which are the originals and look much better to me. Will this be problematic?
Do the names give you different images or impressions?
Do you pronounce Calum with two distinctive syllables or do they run into one? And where are you from (US, UK etc.)?
Thanks!
Which meaning do you prefer?
Do you think people would always spell them Connor and Callum?
I know that these spellings are probably more familiar. But I really prefer Conor and Calum, which are the originals and look much better to me. Will this be problematic?
Do the names give you different images or impressions?
Do you pronounce Calum with two distinctive syllables or do they run into one? And where are you from (US, UK etc.)?
Thanks!
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Calum. It sounds far calmer and more delicate than the rough Conor. I prefer the meaning of Conor, though. Connor and Callum are how I'd instinctively spell both names, but I think people would be more likely to get Conor correctly. Callum is definitely a two syllable name to me - I'm half English.
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I prefer Conor. Calum hasn’t specifically got a bad sound to it, just the whole name put together I dislike. Conor is boring but I can live with it.
I prefer the Conor meaning - lover of hounds. My cousin is obsessed with dogs so it would be great if Conor was something my aunt considered for her if she was a boy.
I would spell them Connor and Callum because that’s my preferred spelling, but it really depends on the person and where they are from maybe so I don’t think that would be a problem.
I’ve known a Conor and a Callum so that’s what I think of. I don’t remember much about Conor/Connor (I’m not sure how he spelt his name) but Callum was this clever kid I went to school with who had auburn sort of hair, freckles and was great at gymnastics. Another Callum I think of is from the book noughts and crosses by Malorie Blackman. I’ve not read the whole book but from what I did read he was quite a vulnerable character. Also the names give me the same kinda impression aside from those associations.
I’m from the UK and I pronounce Calum with two syllables.
Also I could see people wanting to use these as girls names in the future.
I prefer the Conor meaning - lover of hounds. My cousin is obsessed with dogs so it would be great if Conor was something my aunt considered for her if she was a boy.
I would spell them Connor and Callum because that’s my preferred spelling, but it really depends on the person and where they are from maybe so I don’t think that would be a problem.
I’ve known a Conor and a Callum so that’s what I think of. I don’t remember much about Conor/Connor (I’m not sure how he spelt his name) but Callum was this clever kid I went to school with who had auburn sort of hair, freckles and was great at gymnastics. Another Callum I think of is from the book noughts and crosses by Malorie Blackman. I’ve not read the whole book but from what I did read he was quite a vulnerable character. Also the names give me the same kinda impression aside from those associations.
I’m from the UK and I pronounce Calum with two syllables.
Also I could see people wanting to use these as girls names in the future.
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Conor hands down. I’ve always hated the name Calum. I just dislike the sound and look of it...it feels really young to me.
I think Calum’s more likely to be spelled Callum but both Conor and Connor are normal and popular spellings where I’m from. I much prefer Conor and Calum over Connor and Callum.
I like that both names have meanings related to animals.
Conor feels more mature to me.
I pronounce Calum with 2 distinctive syllables, I’m from the US.
I think Calum’s more likely to be spelled Callum but both Conor and Connor are normal and popular spellings where I’m from. I much prefer Conor and Calum over Connor and Callum.
I like that both names have meanings related to animals.
Conor feels more mature to me.
I pronounce Calum with 2 distinctive syllables, I’m from the US.
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I prefer Conor. I'm American but I still see Calum as kind of... laddish, I guess? I definitely pronounce it with two distinct syllables.
They might get misspelled occasionally but it would only take one correction. It's not like they're weird spellings that nobody's ever seen. I used to know a Konner.
I don't like Connor much but I love Conor. It's much more friendly and approachable!
Callum and Calum give me the same vibe, although Calum looks more like it could be a noun instead of a name. (not that it doesn't look namey, just seeing Callum and Calum next to each other makes me think Calum looks a bit noun-y in comparison)
They might get misspelled occasionally but it would only take one correction. It's not like they're weird spellings that nobody's ever seen. I used to know a Konner.
I don't like Connor much but I love Conor. It's much more friendly and approachable!
Callum and Calum give me the same vibe, although Calum looks more like it could be a noun instead of a name. (not that it doesn't look namey, just seeing Callum and Calum next to each other makes me think Calum looks a bit noun-y in comparison)
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What do you mean by laddish? I am just curious, English is not my first language :) A lad is a guy right?
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That was me trying to use "lad" in the British way because Calum is more common there and it affects my associations. The American version would be a "bro". Picture a group of annoying, drunk, high school or college guys. Calum doesn't quite give me that exact vibe, because I think of it on a younger person, but it seems like it was more of a 90's-2000's name in the UK (or at least Callum was).
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Ahhh ok thanks for explaining! :) Yes, I also think Callum is a bit 90s.
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