Irish name for boys meaning 'dove' that has stayed popular over the years

Parents remain fans of an Irish name for boys that means 'dove' . Recent data from the Irish Central Statistics Office revealed which names were the most popular for babies born in Ireland in 2023.

On the lists for both boys and girls, there were names that have influences from all over the world. However, Irish names proved to be particularly popular.

An Irish name for boys meaning 'dove' has proven to be among the popular names for babies born in Ireland in 2023. The name in question is Callum .

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Callum is understood to come from the Latin name Columba, which means 'dove'. It is believed to have been popular among early Christians because doves are symbolic of peace and the Holy Spirit.

In Ireland last year, Callum was the 42nd most popular name for newborn baby boys. The name was given to a total of 131 children born in the country in 2023.

It was among the many Irish names that proved popular for boys in Ireland last year. The Irish names that were towards the top of the list include Rían and Oisín.

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Meanwhile, Irish names for girls also proved popular in Ireland last year. Some of the most popular names for newborn baby girls in Ireland last year include Fiadh, Éabha, and Croía.

In the US, Irish names also proved to be popular for new parents. Liam was once again the most popular name for boys born in the US last year.

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