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Callie??

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alotoftutus · 12/08/2022 17:36

So I just came across the name Callie - I don't think I've ever heard it before but really like it.

Does it sound completely made up? Or is it a proper name?

Could Callie be short for anything?

Thoughts?

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Sandysandwich · 12/08/2022 19:00

I don't think you would get Caz from Callie,
Caz, Baz, Daz etc seem like a very 80s/90s thing to do to a name.

Maybe Cal but Callie is short enough

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alotoftutus · 12/08/2022 18:56

Thanks all - didn't think it would get such a positive response.

I don't know why I've not heard of it before but I think it's pretty. Glad it's not just a made up name as I'm not really into those.

Wonder if people would shorten it to Caz? I Don't like Caz, also totally see what you mean about a possible dogs name 😆

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chubbachub · 12/08/2022 18:54

Sheriff Callie's Wild West is what comes to mind, and the annoying theme tune.

Also wasnt Callie a grey's anatomy character? Might be making that one up.
Overall, no negative connotations or links come to mind. I like how it sounds.

RuthW · 12/08/2022 18:43

Callies Ive know have Carolines or Calistas.

liveforsummer · 12/08/2022 18:43

It was my second choice name with both dc. There are lots of variations. I would have used Callista but also considered Kalia/Kali . It's Greek and means 'beautiful one'

MissMaple82 · 12/08/2022 18:40

Hmm it's a good dog name, like Charlie.

SammySueTwo · 12/08/2022 18:39

Short for Calpurnia?

Dreikanter · 12/08/2022 18:34

There was a Callie in the early 70s TV show Follyfoot - I think it was short for Cathleen?

Pebblebeach15 · 12/08/2022 18:34

Love it 😍

dalisdrippingclock · 12/08/2022 18:32

I like it as a nn for Calliope

OnlyaMummy · 12/08/2022 18:26

My daughters name is Callie. I still adore the name and I'm glad we decided that was the winner.

AceSpades54321 · 12/08/2022 18:24

I like it…but it also reminds me of watching endless episodes of sherif Callie with the kids 😫😬

Callie??
BitsAndBaubles · 12/08/2022 18:23

@alotoftutus I know a Callie , her birth name is Carolyn

WhatIsModeration · 12/08/2022 18:21

I know a 14yo Cale (pronounced Callie)... and a golden retriever x

Readrun · 12/08/2022 18:20

I’ve always liked Cally/Callie

VittysCardigan · 12/08/2022 18:19

I have a friend called Catherine that is called Cally my close friends & family

MermaidSwimming · 12/08/2022 18:18

I know 3, all are just Callie but spelling variations, cally, Callie nd kallie

Imisscoffee2021 · 12/08/2022 18:18

@alotoftutus my sister Caroline gets called Cally as a nickname.

Nadal · 12/08/2022 18:14

TeddyTrucks · 12/08/2022 18:04

Tbh it does make me think of Grange Hill (I'm very old) but I still like it so 👍👍

That's where I know it from! 😂

RooniIWazlib · 12/08/2022 18:14

Just reminds me of Calais which isn't a pleasant place to be reminded of.

Stressybetty · 12/08/2022 18:13

Calista's that American actress going out with Harrison Ford? Not keen on it, sounds a bit like a model of car. Prefer Callie or Carrie

MassiveSalad22 · 12/08/2022 18:09

Love it and we considered Calliope and Calista 😍

KylieCharlene · 12/08/2022 18:08

I like it. I think I'd use it an everyday name but put Calista on the b.c.
I also like the similar sounding Carrie.

TeddyTrucks · 12/08/2022 18:04

Tbh it does make me think of Grange Hill (I'm very old) but I still like it so 👍👍

DotDotDotDotDot · 12/08/2022 18:03

Could be short for Calista, lovely name.

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