Callahan

Callahan is a name of Irish origin, typically meaning 'descendant of Ceallachán'. Ceallachán is believed to come from 'ceallach', signifying strife, and 'án', a diminutive that adds endearment or affection. It has historical ties to ancient Irish leadership and warriors.

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Callahan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallacháin, which means 'descendant of Ceallachán'. The name Ceallachán is believed to be derived from 'ceallach', meaning 'strife', combined with 'án', a diminutive suffix.

  • Babies named Callahan in the US in 2023:
    Female: 67
    Male: 662
  • Nicknames: Cal, Callie, Hal, Han, Lan.
  • Full Names: Callahan, Callaghan, Calahan, Calaghan, Ceallachán.
  • Famous Namesakes: Callahan Bright-American Football Player, John Callahan-American Actor, Harry Callahan-Fictional Cop in 'Dirty Harry', Bill Callahan-American Singer-Songwriter, Callahan Walsh-American Activist.
  • Gender: Unisex, though more commonly used for boys in recent times.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Callahan corresponds to the number 3. People with this number are seen as creative, communicative, and charismatic. They are typically sociable and have an optimistic outlook on life, often able to inspire and entertain others.

Callahan as a first name is not highly common, although it has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where the underlying Irish heritage is appreciated. Its usage has been slowly gaining traction as unique or surname-based first names have become fashionable in modern times.

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