How would you spell Callum?

cmw&tdm

With one L or two?  I looked it up and apparently one L is the traditional Gaelic spelling, but two Ls looks more natural to me.

ETA:  We're thinking about Andrew Callum Mc_______.  DH is from Scotland and we thought it might be nice to give him a more obviously Scottish middle.  I think it sounds really good! 

ubermoose

This was on our shortlist. I like Calum a little better, hubby strongly prefers Callum.

Both are legit, so don't sweat it!

erinms

Callum

I would be tempted to pronounce Calum Kay-lum. 

forensicmama

mj.reilly:

Callum

WifeofaMarine

Callum

EXL311

Callum

Tannaw16

My nephew's name is Callum and they spell it with two.

kjgilhoo

mj.reilly:

Callum

This. 

CocoBrynne

Callum, Andrew Callum is a great name btw!

Rach21

LOL - I love the irony. You've spelled it how you view it needs to be spelled to post your question, yet you aren't sure--a problem that only comes with a message board!

I've always seen Callum and thought that was the traditional spelling. It's a very Scottish name, so if you like the LL, I don't think you'll have anyone saying "but you didn't spell it the Scottish way!" 

JaysonandKristin

Callum 

Bubbalub

Both are legit, derived from Columba. I prefer Callum.

 

fraglette

2 L's

QuincysBerry

Callum