Calhoun

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" or "from the narrow wood". It is derived from the Gaelic words "coille" and "cumhann".
Pronunciation
The name Calhoun is typically pronounced "KAHL-hoon".
kal-HOON
Popularity
Despite being a distinct and intriguing name, Calhoun has not been widely popular in the world. It has therefore remained a rare and exclusive name.

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Calhoun Name meanings & History

The name Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" or "from the narrow wood". It is derived from the Gaelic words "coille" and "cumhann". Transferred use of the surname Calhoun. The name Calhoun is most commonly used as a first name for baby boys, though it could also be a last name. It is a name that can be given to those who appreciate the beauty and mystery of the natural world.

Zodiac Sign of Calhoun: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Calhoun:

C: Curious,Chatty,Cute,Candid,Copycat,Clever,Choice

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Action,Assertive,Aggressive

L: Lazy,Legal,Lovely,Luscious,Lover,Liaison,Languid

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Haggle,Heart's Desire

O: Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious

U: Universality,Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Undermining

N: Nervous,Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat

Calhoun is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are very few famous people with the name Calhoun, but one notable individual is John C. Calhoun, an American politician and statesman who served as the seventh Vice President of the United States under two different presidents.

2.) Calhoun (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) limited; from the narrow woods

Other Forms: Cal, Calhoon, Calhoune, Callie


3.) Calhoun (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish) narrow woods. (Scottish) warrior.

Other Forms: Calhoon, Colhoun, Colhoune, Colquhoun, Kalhoon, Kalhoun


4.) Calhoun (Female)

Usage: Last name as first name

Meanings: (Last name as first name) surprising


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