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Cailean

A name meaning "whelp, young dog".

Quick answer

Cailean is a boy name meaning "whelp, young dog".

GenderBoy
Meaningwhelp, young dog

Meaning and history

The name means "whelp, young dog" in Scottish Gaelic. This name was borne by Cailean Mór, a 13th-century Scottish lord and ancestor of Clan Campbell.

Notes and context

Usage: scottish gaelic