Calyx
Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ihks ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #52,885
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Calyx is also used as a boy name, ranked #5845.
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About the Name Calyx
Calyx is a girl name .
Is Calyx a boy or girl name? Calyx is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #52,885 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,845. Calyx is more commonly used as a boy name.
Calyx is currently ranked #52,885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calyx include Cal, Cay, and Calie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calyx include Calypso . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.