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Caleb?

36 replies

ThatllDoPig · 16/11/2010 20:41

What do you think?

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Tidey · 17/11/2010 10:08

I like it. Reminds me of the tv show American Gothic.

ChickensHaveNoLips · 17/11/2010 10:07

I like it.

LittleB · 17/11/2010 10:04

Me and dh keep talking about this as a name for ds, due boxing day! DH is v keen but I'm still not sure, not keen on the biblical aspect. I do like it though. Is also said to mean loyal and faithful (like dogs!) Its v poplualr in America at the mo but more unusual over here.

johnnycomelurky · 17/11/2010 09:49

I love it too! My nephew is called Cael so I don't feel like we can use it if ours is a boy (due in January) but I really love it.

tummytickler · 16/11/2010 23:14

I love Caleb. It is a little too popular for us though.
It is so lovely.

meadowlarks · 16/11/2010 23:11

I love this name. The only downside is that it means "dog" - but hey - that doesn't stop it being a lovely name.

MissMashMissMash · 16/11/2010 22:46

It is a biblical name. I thought it was becoming quite popular but perhaps not, I think its nice a good solid name that suits all ages.

mole1 · 16/11/2010 21:10

I know a Caleb - his parents pronounce it Cay-leb. It's pretty unusual - if you like it, go for it!

ilovepinkmilk · 16/11/2010 21:08

I love this name! Its my younger brothers name but if it wasn't then I would love it for a little boy.

ThatllDoPig · 16/11/2010 21:04

Pronounced Cay-lib.
I'm pretty sure its a biblical name. No family significance just think it sounds nice.
I'm really struggling with boys names as all the ones I like are common as.

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lilly13 · 16/11/2010 21:02

Is it a derivative of Khaleb? How would you pronounce this - Ka-leeb or Kei-lib? I am not sure if I like it, however, if this has a family significance to you, then definitely go for it!