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Callihan

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Pronounced KAL-ih-han /ˈkæl.ɪ.hæn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Callahan — from the Irish O Ceallachain, 'a descendant of Ceallachan (the bright-headed/strife one)'; a surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A descendant of the bright-headed one: Callihan spells Callahan. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAL-ih-han').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Callahan — from the Irish O Ceallachain, 'a descendant of Ceallachan (the bright-headed/strife one)'; a surname

U.S. rank (2024)#10033

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Callihan is a spelling of Callahan — from the Irish O Ceallachain, 'a descendant of Ceallachan (the bright-headed/strife one)'; a surname. A crisp, classic name (said 'KAL-ih-han').

In the U.S. it appears as an Irish surname-turned-first-name. Rare in this spelling, a-descendant-of-Ceallachan at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Callahan is 'a descendant of Ceallachan (the bright-headed one)' in Irish — Callihan is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'KAL-ih-han').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Callahan — Irish surname

Variations

CallahanCalahanKallahan

Nicknames

Cal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Callihan mean?

Callihan spells Callahan — Irish 'a descendant of Ceallachan (the bright-headed one)'; a surname.

How do you pronounce Callihan?

It's said KAL-ih-han /ˈkæl.ɪ.hæn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Callihan a boy or girl name?

Callihan is a boy's name.

How popular is Callihan?

Callihan is a very rare spelling in the U.S.