Veiled one; a goddess associated with winter and transformation in Scottish mythology.
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Cailleach is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Veiled one; a goddess associated with winter and transformation in Scottish mythology.". Listed origin: Celtic Mythology.
KAL-yakh
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Cailleach is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Veiled one; a goddess associated with winter and transformation in Scottish mythology.". Listed origin: Celtic Mythology.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAL-yakh. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Cailleach. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
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