The nameCalypso
Calypso is a name from Greek mythology, given in France since the late 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
It comes from the Greek kalyptein, "to hide".
Origin
Greek. In the Odyssey, the nymph Calypso keeps Odysseus on her island for seven years.
History
The name also recalls the Calypso, Jacques Cousteau's ship. It first appeared in France in 1986, rose steadily and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Calypso
Calypso in France
Calypso was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 485 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Calypso. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Calypso in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 67 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Calypso mean?
It comes from the Greek kalyptein, "to hide".
What is the origin of the name Calypso?
Greek. In the Odyssey, the nymph Calypso keeps Odysseus on her island for seven years.
Is Calypso a girl's or a boy's name?
Calypso is a girl's name.