Cale at a glance
- Meaning
- Wholehearted, faithful
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- CA-le
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Caleb, Caale, Caleya, Caaleya, Calena, Calenie
Lucky details for Cale
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Cale is a Hebrew name meaning “wholehearted, faithful”. It is a spelling variant of Caleb and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Cale for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Cale reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Cale
What does the name Cale mean?
Cale means “wholehearted, faithful” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Cale a boy or girl name?
Cale is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Cale?
Cale is pronounced CA-le (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Cale?
The lucky number for Cale is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Cale?
Popular short forms include Cali, Cay.
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