Cal
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Origin of the name Calvin:
From the French surname Cauvin, a derivative of the Latin calvinus (little bald one), which has its root in calvus (bald). The name was originally bestowed in honor of French Protestant reformer John Calvin (1509-64). Var: Kalvin. Short: Cal, Kal.
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Short form of names like Calvin, Callahan, Calum and Caleb.
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Cal Ripken, Jr., Major League Baseball hall of fame shortstop and third baseman.
Cal Ripken, Sr., American coach and manager in Major League Baseball.
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Caleb "Cal" Trask, fictional character in John Steinbeck's novel East of Eden. In the film adaptation, Cal was portrayed by James Dean.
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