Calcifer Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAL-sih-fur / /ˈkæl.sɪ.fər/English; Latin
Meaning
burning one (English); from 'calx' meaning lime (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Calcifer is often associated with the character from Diana Wynne Jones's novel 'Howl's Moving Castle', where it represents a fire demon. The Latin root 'calx' relates to lime, a substance used in various historical contexts, including construction and agriculture.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Cal
- Cali
International Variants
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Famous people named Calcifer
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Fictional characters named Calcifer
Calcifer — Howl's Moving Castle.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Calcifer was first seen in the United States in 2016. Calcifer has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Calcifer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Calcifer
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 21 |