Caldwell
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Caldwell
The given name 'Caldwell' means "cold well" or "cold stream," derived from the Old English elements *cald* (cold) and *well(a)* (spring or stream).
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Etymology
The given name 'Caldwell' means "cold well" or "cold stream," derived from the Old English elements *cald* (cold) and *well(a)* (spring or stream). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and historically originated as a Scottish surname before being adopted as a given name, with no specific religious association.
Caldwell currently ranks #5,897 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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