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Caliban

Heart
Romanian
"black"

Caliban Origin and Meaning

The name Caliban is a boy's name of Romanian origin meaning "black".

In Shakespeare's The Tempest, Caliban is the name of the deformed son of a witch: not the greatest literary reference for a child. But Caliban does have an appealing international-yet-accessible feel and a rhythmic sound. As long as nobody knows its origin, it might make a great name for a boy or even a girl.

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Caliban in Pop Culture

  • Calibancharacter in Shakespeare's "The Tempest"
  • Calibancharacter from "X,Men"
  • Olivia Calibanalias Madame Lulu, character in Lemony Snicket's "A Series Of Unfortunate Events"
  • Miranda Calibanmother of Friday Caliban in Lemony Snicket's "A Series Of Unfortunate Events"
  • Friday Calibanfemale character in Lemony Snicket's "A Series Of Unfortunate Events"
  • Rhymes with "Taliban"