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

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

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

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

Calais is:

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

Related Names to Calais

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