Cale - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cale \c(a)-

is pronounced kayl. It is of English origin. Surname derived from Charles, or a variant of Caleb. Could possibly mean "thin, slender" in Irish Gaelic. Race driver Cale Yarborough.

Cale has 6 variant forms: Cael, Caile, Cayle, Kail, Kaile and Kale.

Baby names that sound like Cale are Caley, Cal, Cole and Gale.

Cale is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#11583 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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