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Callisto

OriginGreek mythology
Meaning"most beautiful"
GenderBoy & girl
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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.

Callisto is also given to boys.

Pronounced kuh-LIS-toh.

As of October 2026, Callisto ranked #12592 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #9112 in 2022.

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