Calathea

An undiscovered plant name, the Calathea is also known as a prayer plant, in reference to way their leaves open flat in daylight, then close together at night, as if in prayer. It is believed the name comes from the Greek word kalathos, used to describe a basket or vase with a 'top-hat' shape. These baskets often appeared in Ancient Greek art as a symbol of fertility and abundance.

Pronounced as CAL-uh-thee-uh, or occasionally as CAL-uh-theh-uh, the name has never made the charts, but for adventurous namers, it may appeal as an unexpected way to nicknames Callie, Calla, and Thea.

Pronounced kal-uh-THEE-uh.