| Meaning | very handsome |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Cal-ix |
About Calix
Bold, unexpected, and utterly distinctive—this name commands attention from the very first syllable. The sharp 'C' opening paired with the uncommon 'x' ending creates a modern edge that sets it apart from conventional choices. Calix reads as creative and individualistic, perfect for parents who want their son to stand out in all the right ways. There's something inherently cool about names ending in 'x'—they feel decisive and strong. This isn't a name you'll hear repeated multiple times in the same classroom. It's easy enough to spell and pronounce, yet uncommon enough to feel special. The brevity works in its favor too; short names often project confidence and strength. Choosing Calix means embracing originality and giving your son a name that's as unique as he'll be.
Nicknames for Calix
| Cal |
| Lix |
| Cali |
| Ally |
Famous People Named Calix
| Calixto Bieito | Spanish theater director |
| Calix Lavallee | French soccer player |
| Calix Reneau | Belizean poet and writer |
| Calix O'Hara | Irish cricketer |
| Calix Danford | Australian musician |
| Calixte Daka | Congolese politician |
| Calix Mavinkurve | American mathematician |
| Calix Pohrib | Romanian painter |
| Calixte Serrurier | French engraver |
| Calix Carpentier | Belgian cyclist |
| Calix Quirico | Italian fencer |
| Calix Yap | Filipino politician |
| Calix Banda | Malawian footballer |
| Calix Hubbard | American entrepreneur |
| Calix Tetteh | Ghanaian boxer |
| Calixto García | Cuban military leader |
| Calixtus II | 12th-century pope |
| Calix Sozial | Ethiopian singer |
| Calixto Méndez | Venezuelan athlete |
| Calix Trovo | Australian rugby player |
Characters Named Calix
| Calix Pandemonium | Character in the "Dark Matter" series by Blake Crouch |
| Calix Thurston | Character in the "Elemental" series by Brigid Kemmerer |
| Calix Expanse | Character in the "Red Rising" series by Pierce Brown |
| Calix Brokker | Character in the "Ember in Space" series by Rebecca Rode |
| Calix Corin | Character in the "Starbound" series by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner |
| Calix Niklos | Character in the "Red Winter" series by Annette Marie |
| Calix Stone | Character in the "Obsidian Series" by Victoria Quinn |
| Calix Quade | Character in the "Quade's Babies" series by Krista Lakes |
| Calix Acantha | Character in the "House of Earth and Blood" series by Sarah J. Maas |
| Calix Zenon | Character in the "League of Elder" series by Ren Garcia |
| Calix Bell | Character in the "Waterfire Saga" by Jennifer Donnelly |
| Calix Finch | Character in the "Wayfarer" series by Becky Chambers |
| Calix Blackthorn | Character in the "Shadowhunter Chronicles" by Cassandra Clare |
| Calix Reyes | Character in the "Emanations" series by Becca J. Campbell |
| Calix Orpheus | Character in the "Star-Crossed Alien Mail Order Brides" series by Susan Hayes |
| Calix Davenport | Character in the "Woodland Creek" series by C.J. Pinard |
| Calix Storm | Character in the "Alien Apocalypse" series by Dean Wesley Smith |
| Calix Kairo | Character in the "Sky Fall" series by Shannon Messenger |
| Calix Rados | Character in the "Rippler" series by Cidney Swanson |
| Calix Thorn | Character in the "Bone Magic" series by Brent Nichols |