What origin is the name Calypso?

Calypso comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Calypso a popular name?

Calypso is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Calypso?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Calypso — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Calypso

Q: Is Calypso a rare name?

Yes. Calypso does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Calypso

Calypso

Unisex

greek

3 syllables

Calypso is a greek unisex name meaning "A Greek name meaning orchid or cheerful, famously known from the sea nymph in Homer's Odyssey.".

With greek roots, Calypso is a unisex name that means "A Greek name meaning orchid or cheerful, famously known from the sea nymph in Homer's Odyssey.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.