72%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Late Roman Pronounced Pron. /kə.ˈlɪs.təs/(English) [key·simplify] 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 RootkalosVariantsCalixtus, 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 Categories beauty, Orthodox saints, popes, saints
