Calypso
Greek Mythology (Latinized) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Calypso
The name Calypso means "she who conceals" or "hidden," derived from the Ancient Greek verb *kalyptein* (καλύπτειν, "to cover, conceal").
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Etymology
The name Calypso means "she who conceals" or "hidden," derived from the Ancient Greek verb *kalyptein* (καλύπτειν, "to cover, conceal"). It originates from Greek mythology, where Calypso was a nymph in Homer's *Odyssey* who detained Odysseus on her island, and is used primarily in Western cultures with no specific religious affiliation.
Calypso currently ranks #2,865 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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