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Caledon
How to Pronounce Caledon
Pronounced KAL-uh-don /ˈkæl.ə.dɒn/High
Meaning: From Caledonia — the Roman name for Scotland (and a place name) — of uncertain Celtic origin, possibly 'hard; rocky'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Caledon comes from Caledonia — the Roman name for Scotland, also a place name in Canada and elsewhere — of uncertain Celtic origin, possibly 'hard; rocky' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAL-uh-don'; nickname Cal).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-Scotland at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Caledon mean?
Caledon is from Caledonia (the Roman name for Scotland), of uncertain Celtic origin; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Caledon?
It's said KAL-uh-don /ˈkæl.ə.dɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Caledon a boy or girl name?
Caledon is a boy's name.
How popular is Caledon?
Caledon is a very rare name in the U.S.