What does Calypso mean?

Calypso as a girls' name is pronounced ka-LIP-so. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Calypso is "she who hides". From "kalypto". Mythology: a demi-goddess and nymph who lived on the hidden island of Ogygia, and kept Odysseus as her prisoner and lover for seven years. Music: a West Indian style of extemporaneous singing. In France, the name may have been influenced by the reserarch boat of the French underwater researcher Jacques Costeau which was called "Calypso".

STARTS WITH Ca-

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, mythology, music (opera)

Variations

VARIANTS Calipso, Callypso, Kallypso

How popular is Calypso?

Calypso is an uncommon given name for women. Calypso is also a rare last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Calico, Calissa, Calisto, Calyn, Calynda, Calynn, Calyssa, Calysta, Carlyjo (see Carla), Carlyse, Carys▼, Cayse, Caysi and Chalyse. Like Calypso, these names are not frequently used.