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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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AceSpades54321 · 12/08/2022 18:24

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

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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.

dalisdrippingclock · 12/08/2022 18:32

I like it as a nn for Calliope

Pebblebeach15 · 12/08/2022 18:34

Love it 😍

Dreikanter · 12/08/2022 18:34

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

SammySueTwo · 12/08/2022 18:39

Short for Calpurnia?

MissMaple82 · 12/08/2022 18:40

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

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'

RuthW · 12/08/2022 18:43

Callies Ive know have Carolines or Calistas.

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.

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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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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

IggyAce · 12/08/2022 19:03

A work class colleague has just called her dd Callie.

bombombo · 12/08/2022 19:25

Lovely name! Love Calista and Calliope too.

ThickLizzy · 12/08/2022 19:52

I love it. Could be short for Calliope. But the reason I didn’t use it is because of potential mishearing as Kelly.

ThickLizzy · 12/08/2022 19:53

Callie in Grey’s Anatomy is Calliope.

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alotoftutus · 12/08/2022 20:49

@ThickLizzy yes that's a good point. Wouldn't want a Callie / Kelly mix up

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Justgivemesomepeace · 12/08/2022 20:53

The Callie I know is a Caroline.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 12/08/2022 20:54

The Callie I know is Callista

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 12/08/2022 20:57

I used to know a Cally. She was lovely.

But she did have people absolutely adamant that she couldn't possibly be called Cally, it must be short for something. One batshit woman was convinced she must really be called Calendar, of all things.

PrimroseWharf · 12/08/2022 20:58

I know a Callie who is Caroline. Pretty name. I like PP suggestion of Calla too which would avoid the Kelly mix up,

Eixample · 12/08/2022 21:00

I know a Calliope and a Callia (and a Cassia).

SalviaOfficinalis · 12/08/2022 21:00

I really like Callie. I also like Cassie and Hallie which are similar.

TeddyTonks · 12/08/2022 21:06

I knew a Callinda who sent by Callie. Lovely lady and lovely name.

babyjellyfish · 12/08/2022 21:10

My aunt is Cally short for Caroline.