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Calista

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mumofnoahandjacob · 02/10/2019 21:54

Looking for opinions on Calista?
Is it too unusual to use?
Do you think its a "pretty" name for a girl? That would fit well all through life?
Would it go nicely with Noah and Jacob?
Thank you Smile

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BlueMoon1103 · 05/10/2019 08:25

I really like it, I’d consider it if I ever have a DD.

Charlottejbt · 05/10/2019 07:25

Actually, if you wanted to be unusual without being vulgar, you could spell it with a K. That's how Greek names are often transliterated these days, e.g. Alkibiades rather than Alcibiades. The Latinized spellings with a C rather than a K are more traditional.

Then again, if you want to go with the Calista spelling in your original post, it's your call. I have a Classics degree and spent far too long obsessing over which version of which names to give my DCs!

Charlottejbt · 05/10/2019 07:17

Make sure you use the proper spelling: Callista, with two Ls. Calista is an American actress with a "uniquely" spelled name.

I think it's fine with the other names.

midsomermurderess · 04/10/2019 18:17

In many European languages 'a does not a;ways denote feminine, see eg Andrea or Nicola.

midsomermurderess · 04/10/2019 18:15

It's Cal list a.

italianfiat · 04/10/2019 17:51

Cah list ah or Cah leest ah ?

I love the mention of Calla upthread, it would be too of my girl list if I wasn't old and done with babaies Grin

breakfastpizza · 04/10/2019 17:48

Calypso.

A girl's name of Greek origin meaning "she who hides".

TatianaLarina · 04/10/2019 17:43

Callisto is a Greek goddess, Callista is a variant.

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 04/10/2019 17:10

Also thought of ally mcbeal straight away but it's pretty and I don't think they'll be many with the same name

lottiegarbanzo · 04/10/2019 16:45

Wouldn't Callisto be male?

TatianaLarina · 04/10/2019 15:40

Very pretty tho I prefer Callisto.

Astronica · 04/10/2019 12:22

It's quite nice. I like that it's a bit different. I don't know what 'goes' with Noah and Jacob except for names like Esther for a biblical theme, or names like Ava for a modern popular theme. Just use a name you like.

CakeRattleandRoll · 04/10/2019 06:38

Calista is a lovely name. Perfect choice.

lottiegarbanzo · 03/10/2019 23:56

Nice and I like Callie as a nn.

Goes very well with your boys.

Inlovewitharagorn · 03/10/2019 23:50

I love it. And love Callie or Calla as a NN.

VenusClapTrap · 03/10/2019 22:59

I don’t like it.

s3tut0y3r · 03/10/2019 20:41

It is a pretty name. Unusual yet not zany. This is a classy name.

user1493494961 · 03/10/2019 15:00

I prefer Lily Rose.

Witchofzog · 03/10/2019 14:50

How about Kalissa as an alternative. That's pretty too

Wheelson · 03/10/2019 14:06

Sorry just realised the poster didn't say it was easier to pronounce! Anyway, I think Calista sounds much nicer than Calliope!

Wheelson · 03/10/2019 14:05

@midsomermurderess I find it hard to see how that's easier to pronounce that Calista but oh well! Thanks for the info!

midsomermurderess · 03/10/2019 14:00

Cal ly o pee. Emphasis on the 'ly'.

MissHenty · 03/10/2019 13:57

@Gummibaerchen1 I’m the total opposite 🤣 names like emma or Evie stick in my head. There’s a lady that lives near to me call “Starr” and honestly I constantly forget her name and think she’s called either “Storm” or “Sunny”. Always have to look it up. My other neighbour is called Claire and I never forget that. Guess everyone’s different!

I find Calista hard to pronounce. It just doesn’t sound like a name to me at all and I find it really forgettable sorry 🙈

Wheelson · 03/10/2019 13:56

Calliope?
How do you pronounce that?

thisisthetime · 03/10/2019 13:44

Love it