Calista

Meaning most beautiful
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification Ca-lis-ta

About Calista

Elegance personified, Calista brings a sophisticated Mediterranean flair to the naming landscape. This choice exudes refinement and cultured sensibility, suggesting parents with excellent taste and an appreciation for classical beauty. The name flows like poetry, its syllables creating a harmonious sequence that's genuinely pleasurable to speak and hear. Calista manages to feel both exotic and approachable, familiar enough to pronounce correctly yet rare enough to feel special. The nickname Callie offers a softer, more casual alternative for everyday use, providing built-in versatility. This name works beautifully in professional contexts—imagine it on a business card, a book cover, or a gallery exhibition—while remaining perfectly suitable for childhood. Calista suggests intelligence and grace, qualities that manifest through the name's very structure and sound. It has a timeless quality that transcends momentary trends, ensuring your daughter won't feel dated by her name in any decade. The name carries an inherent dignity without being stuffy, a warmth without being overly familiar. For parents seeking something genuinely beautiful and enduring, Calista represents an inspired choice.

Variations of Name Calista

Callista
Kalista
Kallista

Nicknames for Calista

Cal
Cali
Callie
Lisa
Calista

Famous People Named Calista

Calista FlockhartAmerican actress
Calista CarradineAmerican actress
Calista GingrichAmerican author and political consultant
Calista KazukoBritish-Japanese chef
Calista ToolsAmerican hairstylist and entrepreneur

Characters Named Calista

Calista Secora character from the TV series "The Outpost"
Calista Everhearta character from the novel "Serpent & Dove" by Shelby Mahurin