Caldwell - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Caldwell \c(a)-ldwe-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "cold well". Place name.

Baby names that sound like Caldwell are Claudell and Clydell. Other similar baby names are Cadell, Caddell, Cardell, Carswell and Caswell.

Caldwell is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#272 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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