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Calgary

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Pronounced KAL-guh-ree /ˈkæl.ɡə.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada — named after Calgary on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, from Gaelic roots read as 'bay farm' or 'beach of the meadow.' A place-name pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A place-name pick: Calgary is the Canadian city (Scottish Gaelic roots) (said 'KAL-guh-ree'). Bold and modern.

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Origin LowScottish, English

MeaningFrom the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada — named after Calgary on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, from Gaelic roots read as 'bay farm' or 'beach of the meadow.' A place-name pick.

History & Origin

Calgary is the Alberta city, named for Calgary on the Isle of Mull (Gaelic 'bay farm'). As a given name it is unusual and modern — very rare in the U.S. (said 'KAL-guh-ree').

As a given name it appears extremely rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and place-based.

Did you know? Calgary takes its name from the Canadian city — itself named for Calgary on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, read as 'bay farm; beach of the meadow' — a bold place-name pick (said 'KAL-guh-ree').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Calgary — Canadian city; Scottish Gaelic 'bay farm'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calgary mean?

Calgary comes from the city in Alberta, Canada, named for Calgary on the Isle of Mull, Scotland ('bay farm').

How do you pronounce Calgary?

It's said KAL-guh-ree /ˈkæl.ɡə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Calgary a boy or girl name?

Calgary is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Calgary?

Calgary is extremely rare as a given name in the U.S.