76%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /kə.ˈlæn.θi/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of a type of orchid, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower", derived from Greek καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful" and ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "flower". Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootcalantheVariantCalanthia People think this name isRate·Details classic formal upper class natural wholesome delicate refined strange complex serious Categories beauty, English nature names, English nouns, flora, flowers, nature, plants, rare English, word names