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Calder
Gender: Boy
Origin: Scottish and English
Meaning: Rough waters or stream
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Calder Meaning and Origin
The name Calder is a boy’s name meaning “rough waters or stream” and is of Scottish and English origin. The name Calder is derived from the Old English word “cald,” meaning “cold” or “cool,” and the Old Norse word “kaldr,” which also means “cold” or “chilly.” It is believed to have originated as a surname, denoting someone who lived near a cold stream or a cold place. As a given name, Calder is relatively rare, but it has gained some popularity in recent years.
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