Chisholm as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chisholm

What is the meaning of the name Chisholm ?

The baby name Chisholm is a unisex name 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHIZ-um.

Chisholm is Scottish in Origin.

Chisholm is a Scottish surname that originated from the Gaelic words "cios" meaning "rent" and "holma" meaning "meadow." The name was originally given to those who lived near or worked on the Chisholm estate in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The Chisholm clan was known for their loyalty to the Scottish crown and their involvement in the Jacobite uprisings. Today, the name is most commonly used as a surname, but can also be used as a first name.

As a surname, Chisholm is more commonly used for males than females. However, as a first name, it can be used for both genders. The pronunciation of Chisholm is "CHIZ-um" or "CHIZ-um" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name has been used in popular culture, such as in the movie "Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed" which documents the campaign of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to run for president of the United States.

The name Chisholm is a combination of two Gaelic words, "cios" and "holma." The name has a strong Scottish heritage and is associated with the Chisholm clan's loyalty to the Scottish crown. Today, the name is used as both a first and last name and can be used for both genders. The pronunciation of the name is "CHIZ-um" or "CHIZ-um" with the emphasis on the first syllable.