What is the origin of the name Calypso?

Calypso is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Calypso?

Calypso is currently ranked #3966 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Calypso?

Calypso is pronounced kuh-LIP-soh.

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Calypso

kuh-LIP-soh

Calypso is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Calypso is of Greek origin, derived from 'kalypto', meaning 'to conceal'. In Greek mythology, Calypso was a nymph who detained Odysseus.”. It currently ranks #3966 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2020.

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What Calypso Means

“Calypso is of Greek origin, derived from 'kalypto', meaning 'to conceal'. In Greek mythology, Calypso was a nymph who detained Odysseus.”

The Story of Calypso

This name, heard in the ocean's roar and Homer's epics, belongs to a nymph of enchanting mystery.

Calypso is deeply rooted in Greek mythology, derived from 'kalypto,' meaning 'to conceal.' She was the alluring nymph who detained Odysseus on her island for years. The name resurfaced in popular culture and naming trends from the early 1990s onward.

When you consider Calypso for your daughter, you imagine a captivating presence, someone whose allure is matched by her intelligence. You see a creative spirit, mysterious and deeply enchanting, who draws others into her orbit with an irresistible pull.