Calliope
Meaning of Calliope
Calliope dances off the tongue like a miniature symphony—think “kuh-LIE-oh-pee,” four bright notes in quick succession—and her story is every bit as melodic. Born in ancient Greece as the Muse of epic poetry, she was the one who whispered the Iliad into Homer’s ear; in modern times she’s busy inspiring parents who want a name that sings of creativity, courage, and a little dolce vita sparkle. Calliope means “beautiful-voiced,” and the statistics back up her rising chorus: after decades of cameo appearances, she’s sprinted from the fringes of the U.S. charts to a confident Rank 434 in 2024—an ascent worthy of a triumphant trumpet flourish. She carries just enough mythic gravitas to feel timeless, yet thanks to playful nicknames like Callie and Poppy she slips easily into playground chatter. For moms and dads chasing a name that blends classical elegance with carnival-bright charm, Calliope says, “Carpe diem—your daughter’s story starts in verse!”
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as kah-LYE-o-peh (/ka.ˈli.o.pi/)
English
- Pronunced as kuh-LIE-oh-pee (/kəˈlaɪoʊpi/)
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Notable People Named Calliope
| Calliope Spanou is a Greek academic who served as Ombudsman and is now the caretaker Minister for the Interior. |
| Calliope Tatti, born in 1894 in Thessaloniki, was the great-granddaughter of Filiki Eteria member Constantine Tattis and later married George Seremetis, a prominent attorney who became the city's mayor. |
| Calliope Tsoupaki is a Greek pianist and composer. |
