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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rough or hard-flowing water
- Origin
- Scottish (Cumbric river name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAWL-der
Calder is a boy's name with Scottish roots, coming from a Cumbric river name that means rough or hard-flowing water. It's pronounced KAWL-der, and it fits a worldly style if you're drawn to place-based names with a sense of movement.
Meaning & Origin of Calder
Meaning: Rough or hard-flowing water.
Origin: Scottish (Cumbric river name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Calder
KAWL-derIPA /ˈkɔːldər/
Popularity of Calder
Calder peaked at #1444 in 2016 with 120 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #1991 with 77 babies — a small, steady name that's never been common but has held on for decades.
Names Like Calder
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FAQ
What does the name Calder mean?
Rough or hard-flowing water. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Calder?
Calder is pronounced KAWL-der (IPA: /ˈkɔːldər/).
Is Calder a popular name right now?
Calder peaked at #1444 in 2016 and is ranked #1991 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1980–2024.)
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