Calais

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
From the Greek word "kallos", which means "beautiful". It is also the name of a city in France.
Scripts(How to write)
Calais is written the same way in both English and French.
Κάλαϊς(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
Calais is not a very popular name around the world. It is quite rare and unique.

cartoon of the name Calais
Cartoon of Calais

Calais Name meanings & History

From the Greek word "kallos", which means "beautiful". It is also the name of a city in France. Latinized form of Greek Κάλαϊς (Kalais), which meant "turquoise" or "chrysolite" (being the name of "a precious stone of a greenish blue"). In Greek myth Calais and his twin brother Zetes, together known as the Boreads (being sons of Boreas, god of the north wind), were Argonauts. Calais is a unisex name, which means it can be used for both boys and girls. It is perfect for parents who want a name that is not too common but is still beautiful and elegant.

Zodiac Sign of Calais: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Calais:

C: Chatty,Choice,Clever,Curious,Cute,Candid,Copycat

A: Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive

L: Luscious,Lazy,Lovely,Languid,Lover,Legal,Liaison

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Sensuality,Social Standing,Solidity,Sex,Security,Success,Status

Calais is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name

Related Names to Calais

Calla, Calantha, Calaisa, Caladia, Calida, Calina, Calliope, Callista.