Calypso - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Calypso \c(a)-lyp-so, cal(y)-pso\ is pronounced ka-LIP-so. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "she who hides". Mythology: a nymph who beguiled Odysseus for seven years. Music: a West Indian style of extemporaneous singing.

Calypso has 3 variant forms: Calipso, Callypso and Kallypso.

Calypso is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Calypso. Click here to compare Calypso with related baby names.