Origin, Meaning and History of Calix
Calix as a given name could be derived from a Catalan nickname ‘càliç’ or Portuguese ‘cálice,’ which means ‘communion cup,’ or ‘chalice.’ It could also be a dated form of ‘calyx,’ which is derived from Ancient Greek ‘kálux,’ meaning ‘case of a bud,’ or ‘husk.’ Calyx is also the funnel or chalice-shaped part of a flower. The name is usually given to baby boys.
The name is predominantly used in Spanish and Mexican-speaking countries. The meaning of this name in Spanish and Mexican countries can be translated to ‘extremely handsome.’
杯是一种短的名字Calixtus,is a variant of Callistus. Callistus was derived from an Ancient Greek name Kallistos, which means ‘most beautiful.’ It is also the name of three popes, one of which was regarded as a saint.
Calix has also been used as a surname across America. The highest concentration of the surname is found in Honduras, which can indicate that it has roots in Honduras. The name can be pronounced as ‘ca-leex.’ It can also be the masculine version of the name Callista. A few variations of the name include Calex, Callux, Kalyx, Kalix, Kalex, Called, Kailyx, Caelix, Kaylix, and Cailix.
A notable figure to bear this name is Chantal Francesca Passamonte, professionally known asMira Calix. She is a South African-born, British-based audio and visual artist and musician. She has received many awards, including the Royal Philharmonic Society Award and the British Composers Award in 2009, Rencontres Audiovisuelles for Best Original Soundtrack in 2010, and was a finalist for the London International Awards 2019. Calyx is a French painter, whose work, Vieil Ami, was in the International Exhibition at Paris, 1867. Calyx is a British musician, specializing in the techstep style.
“Calyx” is also a song by Hatfield and the North from the albumHatfield and the North.
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Calix On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of Calix has been fluctuating over the years. Check out the graphs below to understand how the name’s popularity and ranking has been faring in the past decades.
Popularity Over Time
The name was most popular in 2018 and 2021, with 54 babies per million being named Calix. Find the graph below for detailed information.
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The name Calix has improved its ranking from 25,229 in 2007 to 19,999 in 2021.Check out the graph below to understand the name’s ranking trends over the years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Calix?
The name Calix means a chalice, a grail.
2. What is the origin of the name Calix?
Calix has an English and Greek origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Calix?
Calix is pronounced as kah-liks.
