Callie: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Name Callie | Namipedia

Names related to Callie: Caleigh, Cali, Kali, Kallie, Calista, Calla

Callie

Pronunciation: KA-lee (key)

A pet form of any of the names beginning with the element Cal-, Callie is also bestowed as an independent given name.

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Comments and insights on the name Callie: | Edit: A lot of people name their calico cats Callie.
This name sounds like pure Southern belle (in a good way).
Personal experiences with the name Callie: | Edit: I always get a lot of "Kayley" "Collie" and "Kelly", though once I say "Callie like California", people usually catch on. People usually spell my name "Kallie" or "Cali".
Nicknames for Callie: | Edit: Cal, Cals
Meanings and history of the name Callie: | Edit: The name is of Greek origin and originally short for "Callista", which means "most beautiful". It is also often used as a nickname for Caroline or Calla. Occasionally used as a nickname for Catherine.
The spelling "Kali" is the Hindu goddess of women and death (usually refered to as "Ma Kali" or "Kali Ma".
Famous real-life people named Callie: | Edit: Callie Khouri, American screenwriter and director
Callie Thorne, actress known for TV's "Rescue Me"
Callie in song, story & screen: | Edit: Callie Shaw, a fictional character in The Hardy Boys novel series
Callie Duquesne - character on "CSI: Miami"
Calliope "Callie" Stephanides, character in the novel "Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides
Callie Torres, character on "Grey's Anatomy", played by Sara Ramirez