70%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Late Roman Pronounced Pron. kə-LIS-təs(English) [key·IPA] Meaning & History Late Latin name that was derived from the Greek name Κάλλιστος (Kallistos) meaning "most beautiful". This was the name of three popes (also known as Callixtus), including the 3rd-century Callistus I who is regarded as a saint. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantsCalixtus, CallixtusOther Languages & CulturesKallistos(Ancient Greek) Calixte(French) Callisto(Italian) Calisto, Calixto(Portuguese) Calisto, Calixto(Spanish) People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong refined strange complex serious nerdy Categories beauty, Orthodox saints, popes, saints
