Callisto
About Callisto
Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.
Pronounced kuh-LIS-toh.
As of October 2026, Callisto ranked #13748 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #10541 in 2022.
Editor's take: The name Callisto is a girl's name meaning "most beautiful".
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Callisto on lists
Famous Callistos
- Callisto Pasuwa
Zimbabwean male football coach
Callisto in pop culture
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Ancient Greek nymph who was turned into a bear by Zeus. Makes the constellation Ursa Major and is one of Jupiters moons
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character on TV's Xena: Warrior Princess
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character in Marvel's X,Men comics
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minor character in the Southern Vampire Mysteries book series
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family name on Disney animated series Miles from Tomorrowland
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science fiction novel series by Lin Carter
- Variation of Ancient Greek Kallisto
derived from the word Kallistos, meaning 'most beautiful' .
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Character from Ace Attorney Investigations