The nameCalixte
Calixte is the French form of Callixtus, a name of Greek origin meaning "most beautiful". It was borne by several popes.
- Unisex name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Calixte comes from the Greek kallistos, "most beautiful".
Origin
Greek. Pope Callixtus I died a martyr in the 3rd century.
History
Long rare, the name has spread in France since the 2000s, for boys and girls alike.
Popularity of the name Calixte
Calixte in France
Calixte was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 715 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Calixte. Half of all babies named Calixte in France were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 68 births a year.
Calixte in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Calixte mean?
Calixte comes from the Greek kallistos, "most beautiful".
What is the origin of the name Calixte?
Greek. Pope Callixtus I died a martyr in the 3rd century.
Is Calixte a girl's or a boy's name?
Calixte is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.