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Cahl

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cahl: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.

Cahl is a modern respelling of the short form Cal, which in Scotland most often derives from the traditional names Callum (from Latin columba, meaning “dove”) or Calvin (from Latin calvus, “bald”). Though the spelling Cahl is rare, it shares roots with names carried by notable figures such as Scottish actor Cal MacAninch and DJ Calvin Harris. No specific places bear this exact spelling, but the root Cal appears in place names like California, named after a fictional queen in a Spanish novel. Parents drawn to Cahl often appreciate its contemporary, streamlined feel while still nodding to well‑loved Scottish heritage; it offers a distinctive twist on a classic, avoiding the more common Cal or Kall.