Baby Name :)

[Toby's my baby]

I love it!! Good luck on keeping it to "stick"

[jenluckenbach]

I am glad you have decided (I was about to PM and ask if you had). I think it is a wonderful name, but I have a question (not only for you, but to ALL people) Why do you plan to shorten the name?? If you like Calli, NAME her Calli. If you like Callista, CALL her Callista. (I by no means want to bring this thread down, but this is a habit that has always confused me)

[Muddy4paws]

I am glad you have decided (I was about to PM and ask if you had). I think it is a wonderful name, but I have a question (not only for you, but to ALL people) Why do you plan to shorten the name?? If you like Calli, NAME her Calli. If you like Callista, CALL her Callista. (I by no means want to bring this thread down, but this is a habit that has always confused me)

I asked my mum the same question and she said its because she wanted the full names but realistically people do shorten them. Like my name is Holly and people shorten it to hols and I cannot stand it personally but even a short name gets shortened by lazy people!

[jackie]

CALLISTA
Feminine form of CALLISTUS or a form of KALLISTO
Derived from Greek καλλιστος (kallistos) meaning "most beautiful". In Greek mythology Kallisto was a nymph who was loved by Zeus. She was changed into a she-bear by Hera, and subsequently became the Great Bear constellation. This was also an ancient Greek personal name.

What a lovely name!

[finn's mom]

I think Callista is a beautiful name, and, Calli is a great nickname! The name is beautiful! I'm so happy that you guys reached an agreement, it's important! Congratulations...Can't wait to see photos of little Calli!

[kimboe]

Oooo...That is a pretty name, I like it. Hopefully hubby won't change his mind on that one.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments!

Jackie - thanks for posting the meaning - it's one of the things I LOVE about the name - I was looking for a less-common name, but not something " weird", so I think it fits the bill!!

Jen - re the whole nickname / shortening thing - realistically people WILL shorten the name, so I would rather have her known as Calli than Cals or something less attractive. Also, as she gets older, cute girlie names sometimes become less appropriate (especially for example in the workplace), so she has a choice to use her given name or her shortened form of the name.

(For example my Son Cameron - he often gets called CAM by his friends, when he was small we called him Cammie, but one day when he is a business professional he has the option of a formal, strong-sounding name).