Calleigh
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Calleigh
The name 'Calleigh' is a modern American variant of the Irish name 'Caleigh' or 'Caylee', meaning "slender" or "fair," derived from the Gaelic word *caol* (slender).
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Etymology
The name 'Calleigh' is a modern American variant of the Irish name 'Caleigh' or 'Caylee', meaning "slender" or "fair," derived from the Gaelic word *caol* (slender). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no notable historical or religious significance, as it emerged as a creative spelling in the late 20th century.
Calleigh currently ranks #6,368 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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