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Caelan

Boy · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
Powerful warrior; slender

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
KAY-lan
Origin
Celtic

From Scottish/Irish Gaelic 'Caoilfhinn' meaning slender and fair, or from 'caol' (slender).

Popularity
Rare in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

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Languages in use: Scottish, Irish

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland

Alternate spellings

  • KaelanEnglish

    English phonetic spelling.

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Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-15.

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