Kaleida

Kaleida Name meanings & History

The origin of the name Kaleida is uncertain, but it is believed to be a modern invention. Kaleida does not have a specific meaning, but it is thought to be a variation on the word "kaleidoscope", which is a toy that shows changing patterns when viewed through a tube. Perhaps based on the English word kaleidoscope, coined in 1817 by its inventor, Sir David Brewster (1781-1868), from Greek kalos "beautiful" with eidos "shape" and the suffix scope (to resemble the word telescope); its literal meaning is "observer of beautiful forms".This name would literally mean "beautiful form", from simply the first two elements: kalos "beautiful" and eidos "form". Kaleida is a name that can be given to a baby of any ethnicity or background, but it may be more popular among parents who are drawn to unusual or creative names.