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Male variation of Calixta or Latin
"chalice"
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…
French
"most beautiful"
French form of Callistus or Callixtus, borne by several popes and saints.
Greek
"beautiful"
Calixto is known in Spain as the name of three popes, one of whom was the martyr, Callixtus I, regarded as a saint. Calixto has a lot of energy and futuristic spirit, thanks in part to the…
Irish
"lover of churches"
A classic Irish "top-o'-the-mornin' surname with a lot of rhythm and pizzazz.
Latin
"angel"
The Latin word for an angel (and the male form of Angela) is a rare but smart and stately name. The Angelus is a Catholic devotion, and the name is also used for the church bell that traditionally…
Baxlie is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary variation of Baxley or Bailey. The distinctive spelling with an 'x' gives this name a modern, edgy quality while maintaining…
English from Latin
"pebbly place"
A surname-style choice with jazzy ties to Cab Calloway and a more sporty association leant to it by a golfing company, Callaway has seen moderate gains in the US since the 2000s. In a recent year, 67…
English
"baker's meadow"
A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.
Callhoun is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Calhoun, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'narrow forest' or from the Gaelic…
Calliste is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'kallistos,' meaning 'most beautiful' or 'most handsome.' This classical name carries connotations of aesthetic perfection and…
Variation of Irish surname MacCallister
"son of Alister"
Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac.
This elegant name has historical significance in Christian tradition, with St. Callixte (or Callixtus) being the name of several popes. Despite its ancient roots, Callixte remains uncommon in modern…
Callixto is a distinctive masculine name with Greek origins. Derived from 'Callistus' meaning 'most beautiful' or 'most handsome,' it represents aesthetic harmony and grace. This unique variation of…
Callon is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from an Irish surname meaning "rock," suggesting strength and stability. Alternatively, it could be connected to the Greek…
Calloway is one of those irresistibly jaunty, animated three-syllable surnames, like Sullivan, Rafferty and Finnegan — but this one has the added attraction of jazzy ties to the immortal "Dean of…
Angel Uriel is a masculine compound name with deep religious significance. Angel, derived from Greek "angelos" meaning "messenger," refers to spiritual beings in many religious traditions. Uriel is…
Word name
A modern virtue name, particularly desirable in this pressure-cooker world.
"calf farm"
The kind of hybrid name -- it sounds like a blend of the popular Caleb and Colton -- that could catch on despite its lack of pedigree.
Calub is an alternative spelling of Caleb, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'faithful,' 'devotion,' or 'whole-hearted.' This variant spelling gives the biblical name a distinctive appearance while…
Invented name
"dead and awake; bad deeds"
A name from the 1999 video game, Akuji the Heartless , this invented choice is borne by a playable voodoo priest and warrior, who is cursed to wander the Underworld after his heart was ripped out on…