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Calais Meaning and Origin

Calais is Greek, Latin given name meaning Calais is a name derived from the French town of Calais. The name Calais is thought to come from the Latin word caletum, meaning "straits"..

Calais is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Calais is currently #8379 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

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Calais is a 6 letters name with syllables.

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Calais name meaning

Calais is a name derived from the French town of Calais. The name Calais is thought to come from the Latin word caletum, meaning "straits".

Calais name origin

Greek Latin

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In 2022, 64% of babies named Calais were boys
In 2022, 36% of babies named Calais were girls

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Calais - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Calais?
The meaning of the name Calais is Calais is a name derived from the French town of Calais. The name Calais is thought to come from the Latin word caletum, meaning "straits"..
What is the origin of the name Calais?
The origin of the name Calais is Greek Latin .
Is Calais a girl or boy name?
The name Calais is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 64.29% of babies called Calais were boys, 35.71% of babies called Calais were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Calais?
According to statistics, Calais is ranked 8379th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.
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