Caledon

Irish place-name from Caledonia

"hard or rocky land"

Caledon Origin and Meaning

The name Caledon is a boy's name of Irish, Latin origin meaning "hard or rocky land".

Caledon, the name of the arrogant Billy Zane character in "Titanic," is an Irish place-name related to Caledonia, the Latin word for Scotland thought to be derived from the ancient Celtic word for "hard." Cal is a wonderful nickname, and Caledon an inventive way to get there.

Caledon Popularity

• 1396 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Caledon

• Caledon George Du Pré English MP
• George Caledon Alexander English cricketer
• Earl of Caledon Irish peerage title

Caledon in Pop Culture

• Caledon "Cal" Hockley character in the movie "Titanic"
• Caledon Ontario, Canada