Caleigh Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Caleigh Name at a Glance

Name	Caleigh
Meaning	Slender. Variant of Caley or Cailley: (French) 'from the forest.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Caleigh Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Caleigh means “Slender. Variant of Caley or Cailley: (French) 'from the forest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Caleigh Name Origin

Our database records Caleigh under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Caleigh a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Caleigh is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Caleigh

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