Origin
Scottish (Celtic)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Capricorn
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Calister is a name often given to boys. Ranked #12342 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Scottish (Celtic) origin and traditionally means "Beautiful rocky fortress on the hill". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Calister
Rooted in Scottish place-name traditions, Calister conveys stability and natural beauty. It fits a boy who values tradition while forging his own path. The name's rarity adds distinctive appeal.
Popularity
Currently ranked #12342 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Natural leader with pioneering spirit.
Desires stability and hard work.
Nurturing and responsible.
Humanitarian and compassionate.
Zodiac & Astrology
Capricorn
Embodies steadfast and ambitious traits.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Solid and enduring presence full of quiet power.
Color Aura
Earth Brown
Element
Earth
Season
Winter
Gemstone
Garnet
Spirit Animal
Stag
Power Word
Fortitude
Energy Type
Earth × Winter
Personality & Traits
Grounded
Stays practical and reliable.
Adventurous
Explores new challenges boldly.
Loyal
Stands firm for friends and family.
Famous People Named Calister
Callum Scott
Scottish singer and songwriter
Calister in Pop Culture
Callister
Ready Player One novel
Historical Events
1314
Scottish battles near fortress sites.
1707
Union of Scotland with England.
International Variations
Calister in Different Scripts
Калистер
Cyrillic
カリスター
Japanese (Katakana)
칼리스터
Korean
كاليستر
Arabic
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Calister:
Calister James
Calister Finn
Calister Bram
Calister Ewan
Calister Rory
Calister Ian
Calister Owen
Fun Facts & Trivia
Scottish surname variant.
Suggests strength like a castle.
Rising in modern naming trends.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.