Calico - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Calico \c(a)-li-

. Name of the cotton fabric, originally named after the Indian port of Calicut in Kerala where it was imported from. See also Dimity.

Similar baby names are Calida, Cali, Calina and Clio.

Calico is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#22405 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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