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Comments and insights on the name Calico: | Edit

All I know about the name Calico is that it is mine! haha! I have not met any other Calicos yet, but I would love to! :)Let me know if you know anyone with my name!

Personal experiences with the name Calico: | Edit

Hello! My personal experience with a Calico has been my entire life! My name actually IS Calico!:) I love my name and I recommend naming your baby girl Calico!

Nicknames for Calico: | Edit

Cali, Cal, Co

Meanings and history of the name Calico: | Edit

Pronunciation: CAL-i-koh
English word name referring to a figured, cotton cloth or a animal with mottled fur.

Famous real-life people named Calico: | Edit

Calico Cooper, American actress and daughter of rocker Alic Cooper.
Calico Jack Rackham, 18th century English pirate captain.

Calico in song, story & screen: | Edit

Calico is a song by the American band 'Alien Ant Farm'. Calico is used in the song 'Cosmic Charlie' by 'The Grateful Dead'.