Caliban

The monstrous servant in 'The Tempest', symbolizing nature and the wild.

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Caliban meaning & origin

Caliban is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "The monstrous servant in 'The Tempest', symbolizing nature and the wild.". Listed origin: Literary.

Pronunciation

KAL-i-ban

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Caliban. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

CaliBan

Middle Name Ideas

  • Caliban Leo
  • Caliban Jasper

Famous Namesakes

  • Caliban (The Tempest)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caliban

What does the name Caliban mean?

Caliban is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "The monstrous servant in 'The Tempest', symbolizing nature and the wild.". Listed origin: Literary.

How do you pronounce Caliban?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAL-i-ban. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Caliban?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Caliban. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Caliban?

Ideas to try include Cali, Ban. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Caliban?

Try Caliban Leo, Caliban Jasper aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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