Names That Mean Chalice
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Calix
Origin:
Male variation of Calixta or LatinMeaning:
"chalice"Description:
Calix is once-obscure name that is starting to see some use in the US, where 62 baby boys were named Calix in 2024. An indirect influence is the actress Calista Flockhart, who introduced Americans to the female version of this attractive Greek name to prominence.
- Calyx
Origin:
Botanical name from LatinMeaning:
"chalice"Description:
A cup-shaped flowerhead in botany, which could lead to the super cool nickname Cal.
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