| Meaning | most beautiful |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Cal-lis-ta |
About Callista
Callista drips with classical grandeur and mythological resonance. This four-syllable name commands attention, providing the kind of substantial presence that fills a room when spoken aloud. There's an undeniable elegance to Callista, a name that feels almost regal in its composition and delivery. The double "L" adds visual interest while the "-ista" ending provides a sophisticated finish that's both strong and feminine. Callista offers nickname potential—Calli, Callie, or Lista—though the full name carries enough beauty that many bearers choose to use it completely. This name suits parents with ambitious hopes for their daughters, those who appreciate literature, history, and the arts. Callista bridges ancient and modern sensibilities, feeling both rooted in tradition and perfectly appropriate for contemporary times. It's a name for leaders, thinkers, and those destined for meaningful accomplishments.
Names Similar to Callista
| Callie |
| Cassandra |
| Cassidy |
| Catherine |
| Caroline |
| Charlotte |
| Clarissa |
| Claire |
| Carmen |
| Camille |
| Cecilia |
| Clara |
Nicknames for Callista
| Cal |
| Cali |
| Callie |
| Lissy |
Famous People Named Callista
| Callista Flockhart | American actress |
| Callista Roy | American nursing theorist |
| Callista Chen | Taiwanese-American pianist |
| Callista Balko | Canadian actress |
| Callista Gingrich | American politician and wife of Newt Gingrich |
| Callista Cassady | American singer |
| Callista Clark | American country singer |
| Callista Wengert | American soccer player |
| Callista Bisek | American educator and wife of Newt Gingrich |
Characters Named Callista
| Callista Ming | Character from the "Star Wars - Jedi Apprentice" series |
| Callista Curnow | Character from the video game "Dishonored" |
| Callista Harper | Character from the TV series "Primeval" |
| Callista Larkadia | Character from the book "Callista's Journey" |
| Callista Brooke | Character from the book "The Heretic Queen" |
| Callista Royce | Character from the book "King of Scars" |
| Callista Faye | Character from the book "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" |
| Callista Tyrell | Character from the "Song of Ice and Fire" series |
| Callista Vassar | Character from the book "Voyage of the Basilisk" |
| Callista Nahan | Character from the book "Revenger" |