Callum, originating from the Irish name, Colm, is a masculine given name and surname of Gaelic origin meaning "dove". It may be also spelled Calumn, Calum or Colum. Callum is a popular name especially in Scotland where it was the 24th most popular name for boys in 2012.
Callum, originating from the Irish name, Colm, is a masculine given name and surname of Gaelic origin meaning "dove". It may be also spelled Calumn, Calum or Colum. Callum is a popular name especially in Scotland where it was the 24th most popular name for boys in 2012.
Culver Name Meaning. English: from Old English culfre 'dove' (Late Latin columbula, a diminutive of columba), which Reaney suggests was used as a term of endearment. It may therefore have been applied as nickname for a lovelorn youth or perhaps for someone who used the expression indiscriminately.