Find out how popular the first name Calida has been for the last 8 years (from 1977 to 1984) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Calida by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Calida is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1984, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Calida.

The history of the first name Calida

The name Calida has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin adjective "calidus," meaning "warm" or "hot." This name was likely given to children born during the warmer months or in regions with a warm climate.

During the Roman era, Calida was a relatively uncommon name, but it did appear in some historical records and inscriptions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 1st century AD, when a Roman woman named Calida is mentioned in a inscription found in the ruins of Pompeii.

In the Middle Ages, the name Calida fell out of widespread use but was occasionally revived in certain regions of Europe. One notable individual with this name was Calida of Spoleto, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 11th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.

The Renaissance period saw a resurgence of interest in classical names, and Calida began to reappear, particularly in Italy and other parts of Southern Europe. In the 16th century, there was a famous Italian artist named Calida Merisi, also known as Caravaggio, who was renowned for his dramatic chiaroscuro paintings.

In the 18th century, Calida was the name of a French botanist and explorer, Calida Lamarck, who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and evolutionary theory. She was born in 1744 and died in 1829.

Another notable figure with the name Calida was Calida Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist who lived from 1867 to 1934. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and is renowned for her pioneering work on radioactivity and the discovery of two new elements, radium and polonium.

Throughout history, the name Calida has been associated with warmth, passion, and a love for knowledge and discovery. While not as common as some other names, it has left its mark on various fields, from art and literature to science and exploration.

Data source

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