Calliope

Female

What does Calliope mean?

a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard

What's the origin of Calliope?

Greek

How is Calliope pronounced?

kəˈlaɪəpi

What does it say about you to have a cat named Calliope?

There are many interpretations to what naming a cat Calliope could mean. Some believe that it is a reference to the Greek muse of poetry and song, Calliope. Others believe that it is a reference to the Greek goddess of beauty and joy, Calliope. Still others believe that it is a reference to the Greek epic poem, The Iliad, in which the hero, Achilles, is said to have named his dog Calliope.

Is Calliope a good cat name?

Calliope has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Calliope isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Calliope is found in these categories:

mythical cat names
mythical

She's named after an ancient Greek muse of epic poetry!

skinny cat names
skinny

She's a muse, inspiring lightness with her delicate, feather-like grace.

spiritual cat names
spiritual

She's named after a divine muse from Greek mythology.

badass cat names
badass

Muse of epic poetry in Greek mythology, she's fierce and inspiring!

celestial cat names
celestial

She's named after a Greek muse who inspires heavenly harmony.

Popularity

Based on likes, Calliope ranks #347 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Calliope isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Calliope was, over the past 30 days, the 453rd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of November 2024, Calliope is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has stayed pretty consistent in terms of popularity with MeowNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Calliope was viewed 32 times, and liked 1 times.

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