Cailean

Gender Masculine
Usage Scottish Gaelic [1]
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkʰa.lan/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "whelp, young dog" in Scottish Gaelic. This name was borne by Cailean Mór, a 13th-century Scottish lord and ancestor of Clan Campbell.

Related Names

Rootcuilén
VariantColin
Other Languages & CulturesColin(English) Coileán(Medieval Irish)
Surname DescendantsMacCallion(Scottish) MacCailein(Scottish Gaelic)

People think this name is

classic   youthful   common   natural   strange  

Categories

animals, baby animals, canines, fauna, nature

Sources & References

  1. Mark, Colin. The Gaelic-English Dictionary. Routledge, 2003, page 714.
Entry updated October 6, 2024